Critical Raw Materials News

The latest critical raw materials news from organisations exploring new and innovative ways to extract rare earth elements, lithium, nickel, graphite, helium and other materials essential to the functioning and integrity of a wide range of industrial ecosystems.

UK Government secures raw materials to save British Steel

New raw materials from the US will be transported to British Steel, with blast furnaces expected to keep coming for the next few weeks.

Exploring the helium shortage in 2025

Confronting the helium shortage, industries face a pivotal moment in resource management. What strategies will navigate this crisis?

Secure your ticket for the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025

Secure your ticket for the No.1 Event in Europe's Raw Materials, Mining & Recycling Sector: EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025

Boron’s Essential Role in the Green Transition

Saskatchewan delivers on energy, mining, and advanced manufacturing

Discover why Saskatchewan is a global leader in energy, mining, and advanced manufacturing, offering investors a wealth of opportunities.

ERMA Booster Call drives sustainable growth in Europe’s raw materials sector

EIT RawMaterials outlines the ERMA Booster Call, a new initiative supporting startups and projects in Europe’s raw materials sector.

Metal production with carbon looping

The Mecalo concept allows for renewable hydrogen to transform European production of critical raw materials like silicon and manganese.

Brunswick Exploration: Unlocking Greenland’s lithium potential

Discover more about Brunswick Exploration's plans for an ambitious exploration campaign in 2025 to tap into Greenland’s lithium potential.

The major advancements taking place in Australia’s mining industry

Mining is a major contributor to Australia’s economy and amounts to around 75% of the country’s exports. Discover more here.

New graphene oxide production offers green alternative to mining

Researchers have developed a reproducible and scalable method for producing graphene oxide nanosheets from commercial carbon fibres.

The future of helium: Emerging technologies and innovations

Intrigued by the potential of helium in revolutionising industries? Discover how emerging technologies are shaping its future.

Pulsar Helium: The road to production

Pulsar, a key player in the helium industry, highlights the significance of it’s recent achievements as it gears up for production.

Government sets out new measures to create a stronger UK steel industry

Businesses in the UK steel industry are being backed by the Government as the Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation.

Scandium Canada: A major breakthrough in Al-Sc alloys for additive manufacturing

Scandium Canada is advancing its innovative Al-Sc alloy powders for 3D printing to strengthen its position in the strategic metal market.

EU’s first gallium production project could reduce Chinese imports

The decision to advance gallium production in the EU follows China’s ban on exports of the critical mineral to the US. Discover more here.

MECALO project: Transforming sustainable EU critical raw materials production with renewable hydrogen

Discover how the MECALO project is transforming critical raw materials production with CO2-neutral renewable hydrogen technology.

Recycled aluminium for sustainable shipbuilding

Speira’s recycled aluminium alloy offers a sustainable approach to shipbuilding by reducing yachting's environmental impact.

Xcite Resources Inc provides updates on Canadian uranium projects

Xcite Resources highlights the potential of uranium projects in Canada’s Athabasca Basin. Discover their impact on uranium supply.

Breathing new life into Sri Lanka’s graphite industry

Applied Graphite Technologies is leveraging high-quality vein graphite from the Queens Mine Complex in Sri Lanka. Read more here.

The importance of helium coolant in nuclear reactors

Discover why helium coolant in nuclear reactors will be essential in fuelling the green energy transition.

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