Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 19
China released April export data this week, including rare earth numbers.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 19
Brian Hendrich
China’s Rare Earth Export Volumes See Mixed Trends
China’s Rare Earth Export Volumes See Mixed Trends
Exports were up year-on-year but down month-on-month in April, as new export rules took effect. Imports also posted a decline.
CIA Backs Critical Mineral Startup Alta Resource Technologies
CIA Backs Critical Mineral Startup Alta Resource Technologies
The company employs protein engineering to extract rare earth elements from unconventional feedstock.
U.S. Expands List of Fast-Tracked Critical Mineral Projects
U.S. Expands List of Fast-Tracked Critical Mineral Projects
The U.S. government has added a second group of critical mineral projects to the FAST-41 permitting program.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 18
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 18
The long-awaited raw materials deal between the U.S. and Ukraine was finalized this week.
Aclara Launches Rare Earth Pilot Plant in Brazil
Aclara Launches Rare Earth Pilot Plant in Brazil
The facility processes ion-adsorption clays to produce rare earth carbonate. Material could be refined in a U.S. plant in the future.