The United States is intensifying efforts to reduce its dependence on China for rare earth minerals by turning to Brazil as a strategic partner, even as structural challenges in the global supply chain threaten to slow progress. Rare earth elements, vital for electric vehicles, advanced electronics and military systems, have become a focal point in […]
CAT Strategic Metals Corporation has taken a major step toward securing a significant new source of critical minerals, announcing a binding agreement to gain majority control of a promising rare earth exploration project in Quebec, Canada. The company confirmed on January 12, 2026, that it has entered into a Binding Memorandum of Understanding with several […]
Tsodilo Resources Limited has confirmed the presence of significant rare earth and critical minerals mineralisation at its 100%-owned Gcwihaba Metals Project in northwest Botswana, following the verification of skarn-hosted deposits at two priority targets identified through geophysical surveys. The C26 and C27 targets were first outlined as magnetic and gravity anomalies and subsequently tested through […]
48 rock chip samples collected, with 12 samples returning over-limit results (>1,000 ppm) for TREO Samples 28, 29 and 47 exceeded 1,000 ppm neodymium (Nd), a critical magnet rare earth Sample 9 exceeded 1,000 ppm yttrium (Y), a heavy rare earth element, with elevated values Four samples exceeded 1,000 ppm cerium (Ce), indicating TREO potential […]
Energy Fuels Inc said on Wednesday that an updated feasibility study for its wholly owned Vara Mada project in Madagascar confirmed strong long-term economics and the potential to become a major non-Chinese source of rare earth elements, alongside titanium and zircon. The study, which complies with U.S. and Canadian mining disclosure standards, estimates a post-tax net […]