Critical Minerals
Blue Moon Metals Raises C$156.3 Million in Bought Deal Offerings to Advance Key Projects
Blue Moon Metals closed bought deal offerings raising C$156.3 million to fund construction and development of critical mineral projects in the U.S. and Norway.
Trilogy Metals Welcomes Alaska Land Transfer, Potential Boost for Ambler Mining District
The U.S. Department of the Interior transferred 1.4 million acres to Alaska, potentially supporting the Ambler Road project and critical mineral development in the Ambler Mining District, where Trilogy Metals holds a significant interest.
Canamera Energy Metals Advances Ionic Clay Rare Earth Strategy Amid Global Supply Shift
Canamera Energy Metals is positioning its ionic clay rare earth projects in Brazil as part of a broader effort to diversify supply chains for Western markets, as global demand for these critical minerals intensifies.
REalloys Receives Department of War Memorandum Urging Domestic Heavy Rare Earth Supply Security Ahead of 2027 Ban on Chinese Sources
REalloys has received a Department of War memorandum emphasizing the urgency to secure domestic heavy rare earth elements, particularly dysprosium and terbium, ahead of the 2027 prohibition on Chinese-origin rare earths, signaling strong government support for its processing initiatives.
Search Minerals Grants 1.8 Million Stock Options to Support Critical Rare Earth Element Development
Search Minerals Inc. granted 1.8 million stock options to align management incentives with shareholder value as it advances its rare earth element projects in Labrador.
Western Star Resources Seeks U.S. Defense Contract for Tungsten Supply, Hires European IR Firm
Western Star Resources has applied to provide critical tungsten to the U.S. defense industrial base and engaged Plutus Invest & Consulting for European investor relations, signaling a strategic push into defense-related mineral supply chains.
Trilogy Metals CEO Highlights 2026 Execution Plans for Ambler District's High-Grade Copper Assets
Trilogy Metals CEO Tony Giardini outlines near-term catalysts for the company's Arctic and Bornite projects in Alaska's Ambler Mining District, emphasizing the rare combination of grade and scale as global demand for critical minerals tightens.
Canamera Energy Metals Files NI 43-101 Report, Recommends Drill Program at Schryburt Lake REE Project
Canamera Energy Metals Corp. has filed an independent NI 43-101 technical report for its Schryburt Lake rare earth and niobium project in Ontario, recommending a Phase 1 drill program that could advance the project toward development and strengthen Canada's critical minerals supply chain.
Powermax Minerals Identifies Rare Earth Targets at Atikokan Project, Strengthening North America's Critical Mineral Supply
Powermax Minerals refines exploration at its Atikokan Rare Earth Property in Ontario, identifying priority zones through integrated geochemical and geophysical data, supporting strategic demand for domestic REE supply.
Powermax Minerals Strengthens Rare Earth Portfolio Across North America as Market Gains Strategic Importance
Powermax Minerals Inc. is advancing multiple rare earth element projects in Canada and the U.S., positioning itself in a market that has become a strategic focus for governments and investors.
Guardian Exploration Inc. Forms Advisory Board, Appoints Elena Baranova
Guardian Exploration Inc. announces the formation of an Advisory Board and the appointment of Elena Baranova, a seasoned international strategic advisor, to strengthen its leadership as it advances exploration and development objectives in energy and critical minerals.
Powermax Minerals Reports Promising Rare Earth Element Findings in British Columbia
Powermax Minerals Inc. has identified significant rare earth element mineralization trends at its Cameron project in British Columbia, highlighting potential for North American critical mineral development amid growing global demand.
Powermax Minerals Aims to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance Through North American Exploration
Powermax Minerals is developing rare earth element projects across North America to address supply chain vulnerabilities created by China's control over 60% of global mining and 90% of processing, as demand for these critical materials is projected to triple by 2035.
New ETF Targets Rare Earth Investments Outside China Amid Geopolitical Supply Concerns
The launch of the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF reflects growing efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains away from Chinese dominance, addressing national security and green energy vulnerabilities.
Scandium Canada Secures Full Funding for 2026 Development Program Following Strong Shareholder Support
Scandium Canada Ltd. enters 2026 with approximately $21.9 million in funding and unanimous shareholder approval, enabling three key workstreams focused on alloy qualification, feasibility studies, and drilling that could position the company as a primary scandium supplier for advanced manufacturing.
Energy Fuels Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Highlighting Operational and ESG Progress
Energy Fuels Inc. announced its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing environmental, safety, community, and governance progress for 2024-2025, underscoring its role as a domestic supplier of critical materials.
USA Rare Earth to Acquire Serra Verde in $2.8 Billion Deal, Creating Global Rare Earth Supply Platform
USA Rare Earth's acquisition of Serra Verde for $2.8 billion positions the combined company as a fully integrated rare earth platform with the only large-scale producer outside Asia capable of supplying all four key magnetic rare earths, strengthening Western supply chain security.
Powermax Minerals Advances Rare Earth Projects Amid Geopolitical Supply Chain Pressures
Exploration companies like Powermax Minerals are positioning their North American rare earth element projects to benefit from growing geopolitical tensions and government efforts to diversify supply chains away from China.
Canada Launches $4.6 Billion Critical Minerals Initiative as G7 Alliance Shifts from Strategy to Action
Canada's implementation of the G7 Critical Minerals Alliance through $4.6 billion in projects signals a strategic shift toward reducing Western dependence on Chinese mineral supplies, with Nouveau Monde Graphite emerging as a key player through pre-construction supply agreements.
Quantum Critical Metals Achieves 93% Gallium Recovery from Mica, Paving Way for North American Supply
Quantum Critical Metals Corp. has achieved a 93% gallium recovery rate from mica samples, potentially establishing a new domestic source for the critical metal amid China's export controls and strengthening Western supply chain security.
Falcon Energy Materials Advances Moroccan Anode Plant with $86 Million Investment Targeting 2027 Production
Falcon Energy Materials has confirmed robust economics for its Moroccan graphite anode facility, positioning the company to become a key supplier of battery materials to Western markets while addressing critical supply chain gaps.
Trilogy Metals Positioned as Strategic Domestic Source for Critical Minerals
Trilogy Metals Inc. is emerging as a key domestic supplier of copper, cobalt, zinc and other strategic metals essential for electrification, defense and emerging technologies amid growing U.S. focus on mineral supply chain independence.
Ucore Advances U.S. Rare Earth Independence Amid Growing Energy Security Concerns
Ucore Rare Metals is accelerating development of domestic rare earth processing capacity using its RapidSX technology to address critical mineral supply chain vulnerabilities that threaten energy security and advanced manufacturing.
Trump Administration Expands Critical Minerals List, Adding Copper and Uranium
The Trump administration's expansion of the critical minerals list to include copper and uranium highlights growing concerns about supply chain security and economic dependence on foreign mineral sources.
China's Rare Earth Export Controls Accelerate Western Supply Chain Independence Efforts
China's expansion of rare earth export controls highlights Western vulnerability in critical mineral supply chains, prompting companies like Ucore Rare Metals to develop domestic processing capabilities to reduce dependence on Chinese dominance.
Western Star Resources Acquires Nevada Tungsten Project Amid U.S. Critical Minerals Push
Western Star Resources' acquisition of the past-producing Rowland tungsten project in Nevada positions the company to potentially help rebuild domestic supply chains for a mineral critical to national security, with the U.S. currently dependent on imports for 85% of its tungsten needs.
Noble Minerals Expands Critical Minerals Portfolio with Quebec Rare Earth Acquisition
Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. has acquired the 4,465-hectare Mehmet Property in Northern Quebec, positioning the company to explore for rare earth elements crucial for modern technologies amid growing global demand.
Fathom Nickel Expands Gochager Lake Geochemical Footprint to 8.6 Kilometers
Fathom Nickel's expanded geochemical footprint at Gochager Lake reveals potential for multiple magmatic nickel-copper-cobalt sulphide deposits, supporting North American critical mineral supply for the green energy transition.
Ares Strategic Mining Clears Final Hurdle for Industrial-Scale Fluorspar Production with Ventilation System Completion
Ares Strategic Mining has completed its secondary ventilation system at the Lost Sheep Fluorspar Mine, marking the final regulatory milestone needed to begin industrial-scale mining operations as America's only domestic fluorspar producer.
Trilogy Metals CEO Discusses Ambler Road Development and Strategic Mineral Importance
Trilogy Metals CEO Tony Giardini detailed the significance of the Ambler Access Project in Alaska and its role in accessing critical minerals essential for the economy and national security.