Rare Earths Japan and U.S. plan to make world’s deepest underwater rare earths mine Recent testing found considerable amounts of yttrium, dysprosium and gadolinium Rowan DunneAugust 13, 2026
Rare Earths NioCorp expands Elk Creek into eight-mineral project with 40-year mine life The updated study builds on more than a decade of engineering, metallurgical testing and mine planning Joseph MortonAugust 11, 2026
Rare Earths U.S. backs Madagascar rare earth project as critical minerals strategy expands Chinese companies have established dominant positions in many African copper, cobalt and lithium projects Joseph MortonJuly 29, 2026
Rare Earths Kenya shortlists mining firms in tender for major rare earths deposit Critical Metals Corp, a RareX-Iluka consortium and ReElement have advanced to the final stage Rowan DunneJuly 27, 2026
Rare Earths Sarawak to employ satellite tech for mapping rare earth reserves Malaysia is a major influence in the industry Rowan DunneJuly 9, 2026
Rare Earths The race beneath our feet: A Mugglehead critical minerals roundup Governments have expanded financial support for new mines, processing facilities and refining capacity Joseph MortonJuly 2, 2026
Rare Earths House passes DOMINANCE Act to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese critical minerals Critical minerals play a key role in defense systems, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies Joseph MortonJune 10, 2026
Rare Earths USA Rare Earth gets US$1.6B funding boost after major magnet plant reveal Dilution concerns persist despite enthusiasm Rowan DunneJune 9, 2026
Mining 5 Junior Miners positioned to benefit from rising defence spending: A Mugglehead roundup Many of the materials essential to modern defence systems are produced or processed outside North America and Europe Joseph MortonJune 5, 2026
Rare Earths Defense Metals signs rare earth supply MOU with South Korea’s Hanwha Rare earth elements support technologies ranging from naval propulsion systems to communications equipment and advanced electronics Joseph MortonMay 29, 2026