Mining the Arctic: a rare earth ‘cold rush’?
In its 2024 Economic Report, the Arctic Economic Council (AEC) highlighted the potentially pivotal role mining in Arctic nations could…
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Montero finalises $27m settlement distribution with Tanzania over Wigu Hill project
Montero Mining has finalised the distribution of a $27m settlement with its litigation funder Omni Bridgeway (Canada). The company agreed…
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Sweden’s LKAB could meet 18% of Europe’s rare earth metal demand
Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB announced that it can meet around 18% of Europe's rare earth metal demand in the…
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Greenland’s promise: is it the mineral haven Trump believes?
At the beginning of 2025, US President-Elect Donald Trump made headlines by reiterating his announcement that he intends to take…
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China currently controls over 69% of global rare earth production
The global rare earths industry is a complex landscape dominated by China, creating a critical need for global supply chain…
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Summit intends to acquire Mundo Novo project in Brazil
Summit Minerals is set to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the high-grade Mundo Novo Niobium-Rare Earth Element-Phosphate Carbonatite…
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Brazilian miner Serra Verde plans to ramp up rare-earth production
Brazilian mining company Serra Verde Group is planning to increase its production of rare-earth metals amid growing trade tensions between…
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Peak Rare Earths’ SPP completion exceeds financial target
Peak Rare Earths has completed its share purchase plan (SPP), which garnered strong support surpassing its A$2m ($1.24m) target with…
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AI-powered mining startup KoBold Metals secures $537m in funding
KoBold Metals, the US-based mining startup backed by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has raised $537m in a Series…
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Phoenix Tailings secures investments from BMW and Yamaha Motor
Phoenix Tailings, a US-based startup specialising in rare-earth processing, has garnered support from BMW i Ventures and Yamaha Motor in…
