Rare Earths Top Stories

Editorial: Develop it or cede it

There is a paradox at the heart of Canada’s relationship with its own territory. The country sits atop some of the most […]

Colin McClelland | July 3, 2026 | 10:17 am

Interactive infographic: Far North projects

Canada’s vast northern region hosts numerous large and high-grade mineral…

Blair McBride | July 3, 2026 | 9:56 am

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

Rare earths – essential components in electronics, defence applications and…

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

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026 – Part 2

Continuing price volatility with rare earths and copper, high costs,…

Northern Miner Staff | December 4, 2025 | 1:02 pm

New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid mine waste

Penn State University researchers have developed a luminescent sensor that can detect terbium, one of the rarest of the rare earth elements, […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2021 | 6:06 am

Bacteria help extract rare earths from mine slag heaps

Researchers at the French Geological Survey are looking at ways to extract rare earth elements from mine slag heaps using bacteria found […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 4, 2021 | 6:06 am

High metal prices, covid-19 increase miners’ exposure to cyberattacks – report

As metal prices are hovering around all-time highs and mining companies are enjoying some of their best years with exceptional margins – […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2021 | 12:43 pm

African rare earth projects moving forward despite challenges – report

A recent report by Roskill commends the efforts by a number of African countries to establish a diversified rare earths supply chain […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2021 | 6:06 am

Hudson Resources says license won’t be affected by Greenland uranium ban

The company's license also does not provide any rights to radioactive elements.

Jackson Chen | July 22, 2021 | 9:09 am

Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials

Speaking at the European Raw Materials Alliance Summit, the European Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton, rang the alarm bell regarding the […]

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 20, 2021 | 11:37 am

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Editorial: Develop it or cede it

Interactive infographic: Far North projects

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

West speeds up pursuit of China in supply chain race

Spotlight: Projects to watch in 2026 – Part 2

New sensor able to detect rare earths in acid mine waste

Bacteria help extract rare earths from mine slag heaps

High metal prices, covid-19 increase miners’ exposure to cyberattacks – report

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African rare earth projects moving forward despite challenges – report

Hudson Resources says license won’t be affected by Greenland uranium ban

Europe taking steps to cut reliance on China for raw materials

Innovation center launched in Wyoming’s Carbon Valley tasked with finding new uses for coal

Moody’s new scores to reflect ESG risks on miners

Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards

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