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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

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Antofagasta lifts dividend after better-than-expected 2020

As most majors miners that have reported results this year, Antofagasta delivered a bumper final dividend of 48.5 cents, 52% higher than consensus forecasts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2021 | 4:39 am

Denison Mines added to S&P/TSX Composite Index, stock soars

S&P/TSX Composite is the most widely quoted benchmark for the Canadian equity market.

Jackson Chen | March 15, 2021 | 9:10 am

Mick Davis launches $300 million battery metals SPAC

Former Xstrata boss Mick Davis’ newly founded battery metals investment firm Vision Blue Resources (VBR) is stepping up efforts to reach the […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 8:23 am

How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer

US-based researchers found that copper-silver ionization could be a way to make chlorinated swimming pool water.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 15, 2021 | 6:11 am

Southern Copper to invest $8 billion in Peruvian projects – newspaper

Local media report that Southern Copper, a subsidiary of Grupo México, will keep pushing for the Tía María project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2021 | 1:00 pm

Researchers find new way to locate untapped rare earths deposits worldwide

Fayalite holds the key to locating new REEs deposits.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 14, 2021 | 7:29 am

Nordgold implements new satellite technology at Lefa mine

The new system will help keep track of the condition of the mine’s tailings storage facilities.

Jackson Chen | March 12, 2021 | 9:09 am

Cumbria coal mine on hold after UK Gov’t calls for public inquiry

A public inquiry will be held into plans for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years after government U-turn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2021 | 6:26 am

Europe lagging behind in battery metals production – report

According to Aperio Intelligence, Europe’s own supply is unlikely to meet the demand driven by the e-mobility sector by 2025.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2021 | 6:11 am

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