Industry News
Sweden’s Per Geijer Deposit Emerges as One of Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Discoveries
Sweden’s Per Geijer deposit could become a major domestic source of rare earths for Europe’s energy transition.
Region
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MINEX Forum News
First Meeting of the Eurasian Critical Minerals Organisation (ECMO)
The panel concluded that ECMO has an important role to play as a practical, delivery-focused platform. Rather than duplicating existing diplomatic initiatives, ECMO aims to support implementation by bringing together governments, state-owned…
Industry News
A Strategic Assessment of Promise vs. Reality in Central Asia’s Mineral Development
Central Asia is entering a pivotal moment in its mineral future. The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington signalled a shift in how the region is perceived — not as a geopolitical…
Industry News
Ending the ‘Extract-and-Export’ Era: How FORGE and Pax Silica Transform Central Asian Mining
The 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial marks a seismic shift for Central Asia, repositioning the region from a geopolitical "Great Game" buffer to the essential pivot of a new U.S.-led industrial order. By…
Policies and Regulation
Allied Nations to Meet in Washington on Critical Minerals Strategy as De-Risking from China Accelerates
Allied economies are accelerating talks on a critical minerals alliance as they seek to reduce strategic dependence on China.
Industry News
Battery storage boom lifts lithium demand outlook for 2026 despite lingering oversupply risks
Rising energy storage demand is reshaping lithium market expectations for 2026, supporting prices after years of oversupply.
Industry News
China Lithium Prices Surge After Yichun Plans to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China climbed sharply after Yichun authorities announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
Industry News
China Lithium Prices Jump After Yichun Moves to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China surged after authorities in Yichun announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
Industry News
Germany Reports “Constructive” Signals from China on Rare Earth Supplies
Germany says China signalled it will “constructively” handle rare earth export licences amid rising geopolitical strains.
Companies & Organisations
Boliden CEO Says EU Is a Decade Late on Rare Earths as Brussels Fast-Tracks €3 Billion Plan
Boliden’s CEO says the EU is a decade late on rare earths as Brussels launches a €3bn plan that offers little direct benefit to most European miners.