Rare Earths Rare earth breakthrough targets massive U.S. coal waste stockpiles The approach can achieve up to three times higher extraction efficiency than existing techniques Joseph Morton14 hours ago
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Gold Will the critical mineral race heat up in 2026? – A Mugglehead roundup Governments and industries in the West increasingly view this as a strategic vulnerability rather than a standard commodity risk Joseph MortonDecember 22, 2025
Mining Perpetua Resources advances Idaho pilot plant as defense pushes for homegrown antimony Perpetua’s partnership with the Army continues to expand through the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Joseph MortonDecember 15, 2025
Mining Perpetua Resources moves to bolster United States antimony production The partnership is part of a broader effort with the U.S. Army through the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Joseph MortonDecember 10, 2025
News US moves to expand stakes in critical minerals firms to counter China’s dominance The Chinese measures caused supply disruptions until both sides eased their respective actions Joseph MortonDecember 8, 2025
Copper Latin America moves to boost critical mineral processing The push comes as the Trump administration encourages sourcing closer to the United States Joseph MortonDecember 4, 2025
Mining China lifts ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony exports These moves indicate a broader effort by Beijing to manage trade tensions while retaining leverage over critical materials Joseph MortonNovember 12, 2025
Gold Perpetua lands strategic backing to strengthen US gold and antimony supply Perpetua plans to balance gold and antimony production to maintain steady revenues and reduce exposure to market volatility Joseph MortonOctober 27, 2025