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Infographic: Where is North America’s next rare earths mine?

Rare earths – essential components in electronics, defence applications and electric vehicle batteries – are hot geopolitical items as Western countries seek […]

Blair McBride | February 5, 2026 | 11:19 am

West speeds up pursuit of China in supply chain race

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC), Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) and MP Materials (NYSE: MP)…

Blair McBride | February 3, 2026 | 10:00 am

Boom! without the bust: Britannia Mine Museum turns 50 – From company town to common ground, heritage site explores copper’s role

🎥 Watch the video: [English] [French] 🗞 Read the article in…

Northern Miner Staff | January 29, 2026 | 12:35 pm

TNM reveals latest bonus prize Treasure Hunt clue

The Northern Miner is excited to share that the latest bonus…

Northern Miner Staff | January 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm

Founders Metals boosts land holding, drilling

Founders Metals, (TSXV: FDR; US-OTC: FDMIF) one of the most advanced gold…

Blair McBride | January 9, 2026 | 11:59 am

Ethiopia revokes 27 inactive mining licences in cautionary move

Ethiopia has revoked 27 idled mining licences and sent warnings to three companies as the government looks to kick-start development of its […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2021 | 6:59 am

BHP, Vale, Rio launch challenge to encourage haul truck electrification

Three resource giants, BHP (ASX, LON, NYSE: BHP), Rio Tinto (ASX, LON, NYSE: RIO), and Vale (NYSE: VALE), launched today the Charge […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 7:22 pm

Petra Diamonds reaches settlement on rights abuse claims

Petra Diamonds (LON: PDL) has reached a settlement with claimants that alleged widespread human rights abuses, including beatings and detentions, at the company’s […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 7:55 am

Ivanhoe Mines makes it to the MSCI Canada Index

Africa-focused Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) announced on Thursday that it will be to the MSCI Canada Index, effective May 27. The MSCI Canada Index […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 5:25 am

Antofagasta pledges net zero emissions by 2050

Chilean miner Antofagasta (LON:ANTO) became on Wednesday the latest copper major to commit to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The company also […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2021 | 3:59 am

Serabi Gold sacks senior officers in financial probe

Dual-listed Serabi Gold (LON:SRB) (TSX: SBI) said on Tuesday it was firing two of its Brazil-based senior managers, after finding unexplained cash […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 11, 2021 | 7:36 am