What the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act means to miners
The EU published its proposed Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) on Mar. 16, with the ambitious goal of “establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical…
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Biden earmarks US$450M for clean energy projects at coal mines
The United States has set aside US$450 million to advance clean energy projects on current and former mine sites, with special attention to those that can provide new economic opportunities…
Video: Patricia Mohr outlines Canada’s key advantages in the critical minerals space
Canadian Mining Journal Editor-in-Chief Tamer Elbokl spoke with economist, founder of the publication Critical Metals for a Sustainable World, and former vice-president with Scotiabank, Patricia Mohr at PDAC 2023 in…
EU adds copper, nickel and manganese to list of critical materials
The European Union has published its Critical Raw Materials Act and added copper, nickel and manganese to its list of critical materials. The CRMA, unveiled by the Brussels-based European Commission…
Australia’s VHM nears investment decision on Goschen rare earths project
After listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in January, VHM (ASX: VHM) said it will make a final investment decision in the second half of this year on its flagship,…
NioCorp shareholders approve merger that brings US$285M in funding for Elk Creek
NioCorp Developments (TSX: NB; US-OTC: NIOBF) announced on Friday that its shareholders have approved a merger with GX Acquisition Corp. II and up to $81 million in financing deals to…
PDAC: Canada eyes US-style project funding while market may replace Chinese cash
Canada is considering how to match funding opportunities by the United States for critical mineral projects while balancing national security with the need for Chinese investment, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan…
Ottawa funds critical mineral innovators as part of $3.8 billion strategy
Ottawa awarded six critical minerals companies a total of $14 million on Tuesday to help them develop technologies to mine or process metals bound for electric vehicles. East Coast rare…
The new Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit is a good start – but more support is needed
After 15 years funding Canadian exploration in more than 450 financings advancing billions of dollars to hundreds of issuers on behalf of thousands of clients, we at PearTree share the…
PDAC: Energy transition presents Canada with mining windfall, says McKinsey’s Hoffman
The shift to green energy will demand the use of all metals, not just critical in a multi-trillion dollar industrial transition, said McKinsey’s Ken Hoffman at PDAC in Toronto on…
New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry
Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals. In North America, California-focused MP Materials (NYSE: MP) and…
JV Article: Fluor announces dedicated critical minerals team
Fluor Corp., (NYSE: FLR) a global engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance company with a legacy spanning over 75 years in mining, has taken a bold step towards meeting the surging…