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Japan's government said on July 25, 2026, that an examination of rare earth-rich mud collected from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific island earlier in 2026 went on to reveal that medium and heavy rare earth elements represented about 54% of the...

Sweden announced plans to boost the Sweden mining sector, specifically targeting rare earth minerals to counter European dependence on China. Sweden already hosts Europe's largest iron ore mine in Kiruna, located in the Arctic Circle, where significant rare earth...

India and Myanmar are expanding rare earth mining cooperation as New Delhi seeks to diversify its critical mineral supply chain and reduce its reliance on China. Speaking at the opening of a mining forum in Mandalay, India's Ambassador to...

Sweden, on July 23, 2026, unveiled strategies to attempt to strengthen its mining sector, especially when it comes to rare earths, and combat European reliance on China. It is well to be noted that resource-rich Sweden is already home to the biggest...

On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy - DOE and the U.S. Department of Labour - DOL signed an MOU defining a framework to speed up the adoption of AI, automation, advanced sensors and various other emerging technologies throughout the mining...

Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has placed the proposed reopening of the Crucitas gold deposit at the centre of her administration’s agenda, challenging the country’s long-standing mining ban while reigniting debate over whether responsible resource development can coexist with...

Rajant Corporation and Epiroc Mexico have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering more reliable, deployment-ready mining connectivity solutions for mining customers throughout Mexico. The collaboration also opens opportunities to extend support to Epiroc's broader global mining portfolio. By combining...