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.

5E Advanced Materials: Reshoring the US boron supply chain

Strategically located in southern California, 5E Advanced Metals is poised to become a key player in the US boron supply chain.

Brunswick Exploration: Meeting lithium demand in Canada and Greenland

Brunswick Exploration has made significant progress in 2024, uncovering high-grade spodumene deposits to meet projected lithium demand.

First Tellurium Corp: Focused on the most important metal you’ve probably never heard of

From industry-changing technology to sourcing and exploration, First Tellurium is helping to spur a revolution.

Boron’s Essential Role in the Green Transition

ETM’s lithium exploration strategy for sustainable energy

With lithium exploration ramping up in Canada and Spain, ETM is advancing its world-class Kvanefjeld rare earths deposit in Greenland.

Green Minerals: Enabling the green shift with marine minerals

Copper is vital for the green energy transition, and as demand rises, companies are exploring the potential of marine minerals. Read more.

Under the northern lights: Untapping the potential of the world’s largest cryolite mine

An old cryolite mine and an untapped rare earth endowment hold unique importance for greater powers than its junior Australian owner. A chasm of an...

Terra Balcanica set to acquire 100% interest in advanced Saskatchewan uranium portfolio

Terra Balcanica has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with a wholly owned subsidiary of Fulcrum Metals Plc.

Terra Balcanica provides update on high-grade silver and gold targets at Viogor Zanik project

Terra Balcanica completed approximately 2,200 m of drilling along a high-grade, silver-dominated vein system at the Viogor Zanik project.

Lofdal: A globally significant heavy rare earth deposit

Namibia Critical Metals, together with JOGMEC, is accelerating development of its Lofdal heavy rare earth deposit in Namibia.

Efficient lithium extraction from salt lakes using a carbon nitride membrane

Scientists have developed a carbon nitride membrane that can help perform efficient lithium extraction from salt lakes.

Scandium Canada: Pioneering a fully integrated scandium supply chain

Scandium Canada Ltd. has announced significant progress in establishing a fully integrated scandium supply chain.

Jonathan Wilkinson announces $10m funding for two Canadian critical minerals projects

The Canadian government has announced it will invest €10m to support two Canadian critical minerals projects in Northern Ontario.

Pulsar Helium Inc: Fighting the helium shortage

Pulsar Helium Inc’s Topaz Minnesota project is well positioned to help alleviate the global helium shortage. Read more here.

University of Chicago pioneers sustainable lithium extraction method

Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have created a method for sustainable lithium extraction.

Speira invests €40m to boost Rheinwerk aluminium recycling capacity

Speira has announced it will inject €40m to fund additional aluminium recycling capacity and transform its Rheinwerk plant.

Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy: What’s next?

The Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy oversees $245m to accelerate the development of a critical minerals industry. Find out more here.

MERC: Advancing global geoscience and mineral exploration research

Discover how the Mineral Exploration Research Centre is improving exploration targeting, providing data, and supporting talent development.

The history of helium: Properties, reserves, production and uses

Learn about the history of helium, its exploration in the US and the importance of safeguarding this valuable reserve.

Building the American critical minerals dream

Olimpia Pilch, Co-founder and Director of Critical Minerals Association USA, discusses how critical raw materials drive global competition.

Scandium Canada: Developing one of the largest sources of scandium

Scandium Canada Ltd. is currently developing one of the largest primary sources of scandium in the world, with its Crater Lake Project.

5E Advanced Materials: Becoming a global leader in boron production

Boron is a critical material for global decarbonisation. 5E Advanced Materials is set to extract boron in a safe and sustainable manner.

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