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.

Why helium is essential to the future of semiconductor manufacturing

Critical Raw Materials5th December 2025

Explore how helium plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing, influencing both the quality and efficiency of chip production.

The Plan for Change: Addressing key challenges in the UK’s materials and mining sectors

Critical Raw Materials24th November 2025

Discover more about the role of the materials sector in delivering the UK Government’s Plan for Change and kickstarting growth.

The award-winning precision germanium diffracting crystal

Critical Raw Materials23rd October 2025

A new germanium diffracting crystal has received an award for its contributions to efficiency and accuracy in microscopy.

Critical Raw Materials in Canada

Brazil Lake Lithium Project: Unlocking Canada’s critical minerals potential

Energy

Brazil Lake lithium project: Maiden mineral resource estimate

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Facilitating the energy transition through lithium and rare earth exploration

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Goldfields: Identifying critical mineral deposits to power the green energy transition

Pulsar Helium announces positive seismic survey results at the Topaz helium project

Critical Raw Materials 5th December 2023

Processing of the passive seismic survey at Pulsar Helium's wholly-owned Topaz helium project in Minnesota, is complete. Read more here.

An update on the global rare earths outlook

Critical Raw Materials 4th December 2023

Rare earths, a group of seventeen chemically similar elements, play a crucial role in the modern world. Read more here.

EU and Greenland sign MoU to develop sustainable raw materials value chain

Critical Raw Materials 1st December 2023

The EU and Greenland have signed an MoU for a strategic partnership to secure sustainable raw materials value chains. Read more here.

Researchers explore for rare earths in Alaskan seaweed

Critical Raw Materials 29th November 2023

A research team has been awarded a $1.9m federal grant to explore whether Southeast Alaska seaweed is absorbing rare earths.

Inside additive manufacturing of nickel-based superalloys

Critical Raw Materials 27th November 2023

Unlock the future of engineering with our insight into additive manufacturing of nickel-based superalloys.

Advancing the development of black shales for critical minerals recovery in Alberta

Critical Raw Materials 24th November 2023

Bioleaching of Alberta’s polymetallic black shales to recover critical minerals is a transformative link on the path to net zero.

Queensland Pacific Metals Q3 report: A glimpse of a sustainable future

Critical Raw Materials 24th November 2023

Queensland Pacific Metals new quarterly report demonstrates their commitment to developing a sustainable battery metals industry.

Re-energising America’s lithium supply chain

Critical Raw Materials 24th November 2023

The US has vast potential to become a top global lithium producer. How can the country exploit this potential?

Government of Canada launches $1.5bn Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

Critical Raw Materials 23rd November 2023

The Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund will address infrastructure gaps to enable sustainable critical minerals production.

What types of companies purchase their lithium in Chile?

Critical Raw Materials 22nd November 2023

Uncover the big names in tech and auto industries sourcing their lithium from Chile's rich reserves. Discover who's powering our future.

Developing Canada’s critical mineral supply chain in Nova Scotia

Critical Raw Materials 21st November 2023

Nova Scotia, a linchpin in Canada’s critical mineral supply chain, navigates a historic legacy to spearhead mining for a low-carbon future.

Advancing innovation for sustainable mining and mineral processing

Critical Raw Materials 21st November 2023

Learn about MIRARCO's pioneering efforts in sustainable mining, blending academic rigour with industrial pragmatism.

Mink Ventures: A journey in nickel, copper, and cobalt

Critical Raw Materials 20th November 2023

Mink Ventures is forging a path to success in the mineral-rich Timmins Nickel District of Ontario, exploring two prospective nickel, copper, and cobalt projects.