July 4, 2023

Xi’s metal curbs risk backfiring as G-7 seeks China alternative

The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

July 4, 2023

Nyrstar considers potential germanium and gallium projects

The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.

July 4, 2023

EU concerned over China export controls on metals used in chips

China said the control on exports of gallium and germanium products from Aug. 1 was aimed at protecting national security.

July 3, 2023

China to restrict exports of metals critical to chip production

Gallium and germanium, along with their chemical compounds, will be subject to export controls starting Aug. 1.

June 22, 2023

Smaller aerospace suppliers scramble for titanium, workers in shadow of travel boom

Planemakers are trying to find alternatives to Russia's VSMPO-Avisma, a key titanium producer to the aerospace industry.

June 16, 2023

America needs a critical mineral model beyond onshoring and ally-shoring

The United States relies heavily on critical minerals sourced overseas, but rising global mineral demand and escalating US-China competition require increased supply chain resiliency.

June 16, 2023

Critical material prices are recovering but the outlook is mixed

New report says lithium, nickel sulphate and rare earth prices are set to recover sharply but graphite, magnesium and titanium markets are in for more pain.

June 15, 2023

Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity

Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is in Canada’s national interest, writes Sean Boyd.

June 13, 2023

Fireweed names Mactung largest high-grade tungsten deposit in the world

The indicated category, both open pit and underground, contains 41.5 million tonnes grading 0.73 tungsten trioxide.

June 6, 2023

Phosphate shortage could disrupt LFP market as early as 2026, says First Phosphate CEO

Currently, LFP batteries represent close to 30% of all EV batteries.