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 the world is turning to Greenland’s rare earth metals

Critical Raw Materials14th January 2026

Discover how Greenland's mining locations have significant potential to contribute to a global rare earth metal supply chain.

Exploring Wildcat: A major high-grade molybdenum project in New Brunswick

Critical Raw Materials15th December 2025

John Wightman discusses a high-grade molybdenum discovery in New Brunswick and its strategic significance for industry and critical minerals.

Global rare earth supply chains at an inflection point?

Critical Raw Materials8th December 2025

REIA provides an update on the global rare earth supply, emphasising the necessity for diversified and resilient global supply chains.

Critical Raw Materials in Canada

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

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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

Critical minerals supply chain deal struck between UK and Australia

Critical Raw Materials 5th April 2023

The UK and Australian Governments have signed a Statement of Intent to reinforce the critical minerals supply chain between the two nations.

Olympio partners with Liontown in Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium projects

Critical Raw Materials 4th April 2023

Olympio Metals Limited has completed terms with Liontown Resources Limited to farm into Olympio’s Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium projects.

Helium Shortage 4.0: What caused it and when will it end?

Critical Raw Materials 4th April 2023

Learn everything about the major events causing to a global helium shortage and projections for the future of the helium market.

The surprise industrial applications of helium: Everything you need to know

Critical Raw Materials 1st April 2023

From welding and metallurgy to cooling superconducting magnets, helium applications play an essential role in various industrial processes.

Budget23: Supporting clean hydrogen production in Canada

Critical Raw Materials 31st March 2023

The budget will enable Canada to compete globally against other countries that are accelerating clean hydrogen production.

Phoenix Tailings begin production at US’ first rare earth refinery

Critical Raw Materials 31st March 2023

Phoenix Tailings uses the rare earth refinery to meet critical supply chain demands by refining rare earth metals in the US.

Pulsar Helium: Committed to advancing helium projects and furthering the helium supply chain

Critical Raw Materials 31st March 2023

Pulsar Helium is developing its North American helium projects to bring stability and supply diversity to the industry.

Affordable and efficient hydrogen production on site and on demand

Critical Raw Materials 30th March 2023

The technical team at Element 1 has achieved the most compact and highest-efficiency hydrogen generator available today.

Australia’s battery industry to provide $16.9bn gross value added by 2030

Critical Raw Materials 28th March 2023

The FBICRC reveals that Australia's battery industry could capitalise on $16.9bn in value add and generate 61,400 lucrative jobs by 2030.

We need a global agency to build a sustainable market for helium

Critical Raw Materials 26th March 2023

We discuss how an international agency is essential for developing a sustainable market for helium, one of the most precious resources.

The Dutch Electrolyser: Using bubbles to produce green hydrogen

Critical Raw Materials 24th March 2023

With its state-of-the-art Dutch Electrolyser, EIRES is producing green hydrogen to accelerate the energy transition. Bert Vreman, a research professional at Nobian and part-time professor...