August 25, 2025

US adds copper, potash, silicon in critical minerals list shake-up

Silver was added to hedge against a low-probability, high-impact disruption in Mexico, with the final list to be published in about a month.

August 25, 2025

Indonesia sets up new mineral industry agency to oversee rare earths development

New mineral industry agency will also oversee radioactive materials.

August 24, 2025

China extends rare earth controls to imported material

Companies involved in the production process must now also submit monthly data on rare earth flows.

August 22, 2025

Vulcan Elements enters US rare earth magnet manufacturing race

Company's vision is to provide domestic supply with pricing viable in the US market and beyond.

August 22, 2025

Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study

Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.

August 21, 2025

Energy Fuels produces first heavy rare earth oxides

The company said it believes the quantity and purity of its Dy oxide production is "unmatched" in the US.

August 20, 2025

Viridis unveils 200Mt initial reserve for Brazil rare earth project

According to Viridis, the company is positioned to become the first producer of refined rare earths in Brazil.

August 19, 2025

China pledges to address India’s rare earth needs

Chinese rare earth magnet exports to India are down 58% compared to January levels.

August 18, 2025

Flash Metals USA advances critical minerals recovery plant in Texas

The company is pursuing commercial opportunities across a range of critical metal feedstocks, including antimony and rare earth element magnets.

August 18, 2025

China’s rare earth exports jump to highest since January

Volumes rose 69% to 6,422 tonnes, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg.