Rare Earths Japan pushes deep-sea rare earth mining to cut reliance on China China dominates global production and processing, giving it powerful leverage over importing countries Joseph MortonFebruary 5, 2026
Mining EV Resources reports high-grade rock chip assays from Nevada antimony projects Milton and Dollar have both yielded considerable mineralization in samples Rowan DunneJanuary 30, 2026
Canada Provinces and territories align on critical minerals development, Indigenous participation British Columbia Premier David Eby said mining will anchor the country’s next economic phase Joseph MortonJanuary 29, 2026
News US Antimony taps Bolivian hydromet plant to boost North American antimony supply Antimony is used in flame retardants, batteries, alloys, semiconductors, and military applications, yet global supply remains highly concentrated Joseph MortonJanuary 28, 2026
Rare Earths USA Rare Earth surges as Washington moves to shore up heavy rare earth supply The loan falls under the Commerce Department’s CHIPS program Joseph MortonJanuary 27, 2026
Copper Copper miners turn to waste piles and microbes as prices hit record highs The mine’s leadership has described copper trapped in waste mounds as the industry’s ultimate objective Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Rare Earths American Rare Earths partners with University of Wyoming on applied byproducts study University officials said the projects aim to support both workforce training and Wyoming-based resource development Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Gold Military Metals identifies extended antimony trend near historic Nevada mine The top 10 per cent of antimony soil results define an 815-metre northwest–southeast trend Joseph MortonJanuary 23, 2026
Gold Liberty Gold’s Idaho mine selected for FAST-41 permitting coverage Operations with this designation receive a Record of Decision much faster Rowan DunneJanuary 22, 2026
Alternative Energy Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials in rare earth supply chain push The acquisition creates what it believes will be the largest fully integrated rare earth producer outside China Joseph MortonJanuary 22, 2026