September 14, 2025

Column: Recycling pioneers race to close the rare earths scrap gap

A low recycling rate reflects a combination of technological and economic challenges.

September 12, 2025

Exxon CEO says new form of graphite boosts EV battery life, extends range

The invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers.

September 11, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

The lesson is clear: in modern mining, geology opens the door, but regulation decides who walks in.

September 11, 2025

Namibia to boost sulphuric acid production as critical mineral output rises

Green Metals Refining and Vedanta announced plans to set up and revive plants.

September 11, 2025

Japan pours $7B into African corridor backing Sovereign’s project

The Nacala Corridor is key for Sovereign’s forthcoming DFS for its Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi.

September 10, 2025

Rio Tinto, partners score major tax break on Simandou

Guinea's junta has reportedly approved a 15% corporate tax for 17 years on the railway and port transporting Simandou ore globally.

September 9, 2025

Energy Fuels rises on rare earth magnet production breakthrough

Its high-purity NdPr oxides have successfully been used by South Korea's POSCO for the manufacturing of rare earth permanent magnets.

September 9, 2025

Komatsu bets big on AI with Applied Intuition mining deal

Strategic partnership will accelerate the mining industry’s shift toward greater safety, efficiency and sustainability.

September 8, 2025

Glencore’s former head of recycling launches critical minerals processing firm

Kunal Sinha, who left Glencore last Friday after nearly 14 years in various roles, has formed the New York-based processing startup Valor.

September 8, 2025

Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine may come with costly refinery twist

Guinea, the second largest bauxite producer, has already cancelled deals with miners due to slow alumina refinery construction.