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

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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

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...