The 1872 Mining Law still governs much of U.S. hardrock mining on eligible federal land. Its royalty-free structure now faces renewed scrutiny as critical minerals gain strategic importance.
By Penny Langford The rare earth magnet industry is crossing a 300,000-tonne benchmark, but the headline needs careful interpretation. The figure is best understood as a…
Ghana is courting Australian investors to develop its critical minerals sector as the country looks beyond its traditional gold-led mining industry. The push puts Ghana critical…
Kenya is positioning itself for a larger role in the global critical minerals supply chain. The United States supports local processing, while China continues to expand…
American Critical Minerals closed a $2.5M placement to fund its Green River potash well in Utah's Paradox Basin, as US potash import reliance hits 92%.
The US International Development Finance Corporation expands rare earth financing in Madagascar, strengthening Africa’s critical minerals supply chain ahead of African Mining Week 2026.
By Penny Langford The global rare earths supply chain in 2026 is undergoing a structural realignment characterized by a shift toward specialized "pure-play" entities. As Western…
2026 Lithium Power Map : Early Access Open ($59) | Get the latest sector data and secure your copy here: https://skillings.short.gy/LithiumPreSale By Salini Krishnan - April…
Lithium price forecast 2026 faces supply risks and EV demand, while nickel restructures. We compare returns, deficits, and portfolio impact.
China’s critical minerals strategy moved into the spotlight at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, as Beijing launched a new mining initiative involving 19 nations —…
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