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

How will the Critical Raw Materials Act impact Europe?

Critical Raw Materials 19th May 2023

Learn about the importance of the Critical Raw Materials Act for Europe and discover how it will increase resilience and security.

ILiA: Accelerating the global lithium supply chain

Critical Raw Materials 19th May 2023

International Lithium Association explains its recent activities and future plans to accelerate the global lithium supply chain.

Boosting Western Australia’s critical minerals sector

Critical Raw Materials 17th May 2023

Discover how Western Australia is accelerating its critical minerals sector as demand surges in line with the energy transition.

Making a digital difference in the future of mining

Critical Raw Materials 17th May 2023

Discover how SafeSight's remote inspection and monitoring solutions can improve efficiency and safety in mining.

Importance of the Tallebung Tin Project to the renewable energy market

Critical Raw Materials 17th May 2023

Discover how Sky Metals is answering the demands of the renewable energy market through its Tallebung Tin Project.

Western Metallica advances Nueva Celti Copper Project and announces successful drill hole results

Critical Raw Materials 16th May 2023

Western Metallica Resources Corpmhas advanced its highly prospective Nueva Celti Copper Project following success on the initial drill hole.

Unearthing a new copper discovery to boost global decarbonisation

Critical Raw Materials 15th May 2023

Learn about the latest discoveries at Redstone's West Musgrave Project, which includes a potentially significant copper resource.

Sapphire: The black sheep of the watch industry

Critical Raw Materials 15th May 2023

Richard Foster and Daniele Fregonese of Advanced Energy Minerals, alongside Frederic Falise of Scientific Visual SA, discuss the sustainability of sapphire – an important...