Bayan Mining and Minerals Ltd (ASX: BMM; “BMM” or “the Company”) is pleased to report significant high-quality rare earth element (REE) results from follow-up surface geochemical sampling at the 100% owned Desert Star Project in San Bernardino County, California, USA. Highlights Significant increase in surface REE qualities: Follow-up surface sampling yielded significantly higher total rare […]
As Washington accelerates efforts to secure key supply chains, rare earths and crucial minerals such as gallium have emerged as strategic priorities for U.S. industry and national security. China has long used its dominance over strategic metals to pressure the US, stepping up efforts in recent years. Beijing first tightened export licenses for gallium and […]
Brazil’s vast but underdeveloped rare earth resources are at the center of renewed talks with the US as both governments explore ways to strengthen ex-China supply chains. Washington has quietly sounded out Brasilia about a potential partnership in rare earths after a cautious diplomatic thaw between President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula […]
The UK is considering building bilateral critical mineral partnerships with several countries, including Australia. On Tuesday (November 25), British Industry Minister Chris McDonald is said to have mentioned a partnership with Australia under the AUKUS defense pact, according to a news report from Reuters. McDonald added that critical minerals were “a big part” of that […]
WA1 Resources (ASX:WA1) said the Australian government has awarded its flagship Luni niobium project Major project status. The company added that this designation highlights Luni’s national significance and its potential to strengthen the Australian economy. The status also provides case management and coordinated access to the federal government through the Major Projects Facilitation Agency of […]