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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.

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.

Boron’s Essential Role in the Green Transition

The Warren and Montcalm projects: Exploring mineral-rich Ontario

Mink Ventures is well-positioned with a strong capital structure and two exceptional nickel, cobalt, and copper projects in Ontario.

Rice University pioneers cutting-edge lithium recovery method

Experts from Rice University have innovated a novel lithium recovery method that extracts lithium from battery waste.

Steel industry’s net zero drive could make lower-grade iron ore viable

A decarbonised steel industry that includes carbon dioxide removal techniques in its net zero arsenal could use lower-grade iron ore, according to a new...

ISA: Working for the benefit of the ocean, marine wildlife, and humanity

The ISA discusses how the organisation protects the marine environment as we mine the seabed for critical materials.

Researchers advance game-changing method to recycle steel

Researchers at the University of Toronto have pioneered a huge breakthrough that can recycle steel scraps into a high-grade end product.

EU and Serbia sign sustainable raw materials partnership

The European Commission has signed an MoU to collaborate on sustainable raw materials, batteries, and electric vehicles.

SwRI and UTD search for US lithium resources in a collaborative project

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) geoscientists are combining forces to find US lithium resources.

LithiumBank launches Calgary DLE pilot plant

LithiumBank Resources Corp. has opened its Calgary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) pilot plant on schedule.

Biden approves $10m funding to support US critical mineral supply chains

The U.S Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $10m funding to support the nation’s critical mineral supply chains.

Kuniko’s vision aspires toward a mine-to-battery supply chain

Kuniko is establishing a ‘mine-to-battery’ supply chain, with Norway’s Ringerike district poised to become a critical minerals hub.

Steel industry needs major progress to achieve net zero, says ResponsibleSteel report

A new ResponsibleSteel report has revealed that the steel industry must make major improvements to achieve decarbonisation goals.

Scandium Canada: Summer 2024 work focus

Scandium Canada outlines its summer work focus, which includes advancing the Crater Lake Project for a fully integrated supply chain. Scandium Canada is a Canadian...

Expanding horizons: Enhanced metal analysis by the Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals AG

The Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals offers customised packages, state-of-the-art equipment, and expertise for metals analysis.

Imagine a magnet industry without limitations

The Advanced Magnet Lab is enabling here-to-fore unachievable magnet configurations which unlock the magnet supply chain outside of China.

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are securing their graphite supply chain with resources in the ground – part two

Discover why and how battery manufacturers are now protecting their graphite supply chain by acquiring graphite in the ground.

Speira enhances sustainability with advanced slag press investment

Speira has announced a significant investment in its Karmøy plant with the installation of a cutting-edge aluminium slag press.

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