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

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

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

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

Under the northern lights: Untapping the potential of the world’s largest cryolite mine

An old cryolite mine and an untapped rare earth endowment hold unique importance for greater powers than its junior Australian owner. A chasm of an...

Terra Balcanica set to acquire 100% interest in advanced Saskatchewan uranium portfolio

Terra Balcanica has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with a wholly owned subsidiary of Fulcrum Metals Plc.

Terra Balcanica provides update on high-grade silver and gold targets at Viogor Zanik project

Terra Balcanica completed approximately 2,200 m of drilling along a high-grade, silver-dominated vein system at the Viogor Zanik project.

Lofdal: A globally significant heavy rare earth deposit

Namibia Critical Metals, together with JOGMEC, is accelerating development of its Lofdal heavy rare earth deposit in Namibia.

Efficient lithium extraction from salt lakes using a carbon nitride membrane

Scientists have developed a carbon nitride membrane that can help perform efficient lithium extraction from salt lakes.

Scandium Canada: Pioneering a fully integrated scandium supply chain

Scandium Canada Ltd. has announced significant progress in establishing a fully integrated scandium supply chain.

Jonathan Wilkinson announces $10m funding for two Canadian critical minerals projects

The Canadian government has announced it will invest €10m to support two Canadian critical minerals projects in Northern Ontario.

Pulsar Helium Inc: Fighting the helium shortage

Pulsar Helium Inc’s Topaz Minnesota project is well positioned to help alleviate the global helium shortage. Read more here.

University of Chicago pioneers sustainable lithium extraction method

Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have created a method for sustainable lithium extraction.

Speira invests €40m to boost Rheinwerk aluminium recycling capacity

Speira has announced it will inject €40m to fund additional aluminium recycling capacity and transform its Rheinwerk plant.

Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy: What’s next?

The Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy oversees $245m to accelerate the development of a critical minerals industry. Find out more here.

MERC: Advancing global geoscience and mineral exploration research

Discover how the Mineral Exploration Research Centre is improving exploration targeting, providing data, and supporting talent development.

The history of helium: Properties, reserves, production and uses

Learn about the history of helium, its exploration in the US and the importance of safeguarding this valuable reserve.

Building the American critical minerals dream

Olimpia Pilch, Co-founder and Director of Critical Minerals Association USA, discusses how critical raw materials drive global competition.

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