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

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

Steel industry needs major progress to achieve net zero, says ResponsibleSteel report

Critical Raw Materials 11th July 2024

A new ResponsibleSteel report has revealed that the steel industry must make major improvements to achieve decarbonisation goals.

Scandium Canada: Summer 2024 work focus

Critical Raw Materials 11th July 2024

Scandium Canada outlines its summer work focus, which includes advancing the Crater Lake Project for a fully integrated supply chain. Scandium Canada is a Canadian...

Expanding horizons: Enhanced metal analysis by the Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals AG

Critical Raw Materials 10th July 2024

The Institute for Rare Earth Elements and Metals offers customised packages, state-of-the-art equipment, and expertise for metals analysis.

Imagine a magnet industry without limitations

Critical Raw Materials 10th July 2024

The Advanced Magnet Lab is enabling here-to-fore unachievable magnet configurations which unlock the magnet supply chain outside of China.

Electric vehicle battery manufacturers are securing their graphite supply chain with resources in the ground – part two

Critical Raw Materials 9th July 2024

Discover why and how battery manufacturers are now protecting their graphite supply chain by acquiring graphite in the ground.

Speira enhances sustainability with advanced slag press investment

Critical Raw Materials 5th July 2024

Speira has announced a significant investment in its Karmøy plant with the installation of a cutting-edge aluminium slag press.

The Clayton Valley Lithium Project: Positive Feasibility Study results highlight project’s importance

Critical Raw Materials 5th July 2024

Century Lithium recently completed a Feasibility Study on its Clayton Valley Lithium Project and is currently in the permitting stage.

The European BLACKCYCLE project: A game changer for the tyre circular economy!

Critical Raw Materials 4th July 2024

The BLACKCYCLE project offers a new value chain for a massive tyre circular economy, delivering solutions to give old tyres new life.

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. signs MoU to sell thorium produced from Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project

Critical Raw Materials 3rd July 2024

Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has signed a non-binding, non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding to sell thorium.

Speira announces record investment in aluminium recycling furnace

Critical Raw Materials 3rd July 2024

Speira, a leading European aluminium recycling and rolling company, has announced a record investment in a new furnace.

Rare Element Resources Ltd. advances rare earth recovery and separation demonstration plant

Critical Raw Materials 2nd July 2024

Rare Element Resources Ltd. has provided an update on the progress of its rare earth recovery and separation demonstration plant.

Oceana Lithium defines large uranium anomaly at NT Napperby Project

Critical Raw Materials 1st July 2024

Oceana Lithium updated the market last month about a large uranium anomaly at its 100% owned Napperby Project in the Northern Territory.

Mining for tomorrow: The strategic importance of critical raw materials for Europe’s industry

Critical Raw Materials 1st July 2024

Arthur Leichthammer, Geoeconomics Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre, argues that the EU needs a strategic rethink to safeguard its critical raw materials supply as global competition intensifies.