Core Viewpoint - Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. has announced a private placement agreement with Red Cloud Securities Inc. and Research Capital Corporation to raise gross proceeds of C$10,000,400 through the sale of 21,740,000 units at a price of C$0.46 per unit [1] Group 1: Financial Details - The offering consists of 21,740,000 units priced at C$0.46 each, resulting in total gross proceeds of C$10,000,400 [1] - Each unit includes one common share and one-half of a common share purchase warrant [1]

congratulates Power Metals Corp. ("Power Metals†) on the cesium concentrate offtake agreement that it announced today with Albemarle Corporation1. Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) is a US$16 billion company and one of the leading critical mineral companies in the world with a leading position in lithium and cesium. LRC holds a 2.0% GOR royalty on Power Metals' Case Lake project. Albemarle has acquired the offtake rights to the. TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LIRC #LIRC--Lithium Royalty Corp. (TSX: LIRC) ( ...

Hundreds of Local Nebraskans Turn Out to Support Elk Creek Critical Minerals ProjectEXIM President and Chairman John Jovanovic Highlights the Elk Creek Project As "Exactly the Type of Opportunity EXIM Was Always Designed to Support"Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Calls the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project "One of the Greatest Deposits in the United States of America"A Full Replay of the Town Hall is Available Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFqgDw4znUI CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 11 ...

Professor Tony Tang appointed as the independent reviewer of metallurgical test work, process design and associated studies 2016 AMTEC/ALS TREEs recovery results successfully replicated, with eudialyte and mixed-concentrate recoveries confirmed Repeatability on 2016 AMTEC laboratory program demonstrated under the 2025 test work Acquisition of 300~500 kg/hr Proof-of-Concept Pilot Plant for approximately $2 million completed; commissioning expected in 2nd quarter 2026 Integration of new high-intensity magneti ...

"These discussions put the mining sector at the centre of political debates and resulted in new legislation, including a law that set standards for tailings dams," Minas Gerais Congressman Zé Silva tells Mining Technology.After these incidents, Brazil Congress conducted a significant investigation into the country's mining sector, which resulted in an extensive list of proposals to improve safety and reduce the environmental impact of mining in Brazil.In addition to the human toll, the incident – which cont ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critical Metals Corp. (Nasdaq: CRML) (“Critical Metals Corp.” or the “Company”), a leading critical minerals mining company, today announced that it has executed the Term-Sheet for creating a 50%-50% joint venture (JV) between CRML and Fabrica de Prelucrare a Concentratelor de Uraniu S.R.L. (FPCU) of Romania, a state-owned entity and a strategic partner from a European Union and NATO member country. The term sheet provides CRML with long-term offtake rights for 50 ...

Register for the Live Webcast of the Event Here: https://www.redchip.com/webinar/redchip/85823325098NioCorp CEO Mark Smith will present at the virtual mining investment conference on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 11:00 AM ET CENTENNIAL, CO / ACCESS Newswire / December 8, 2025 / NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NB), a leading U.S. critical minerals developer, is pleased to announce that Executive Chairman and CEO Mark A. Smith will participate in the RedChip Companies Inc. ("RedChip" ...

Core Insights - Brazilian companies are rapidly developing new rare earth element (REE) projects to meet increasing global demand, with the Pela Ema project expected to supply 5% of global demand by 2027 [1][2] - Brazil holds the world's second-largest REE mineral reserves, with approximately 21 million tonnes, representing around 23% of global reserves [2] - The country is a leader in several critical minerals, including niobium (94% of global reserves), graphite (26%), and nickel (12%), and has become the fifth-largest lithium producer [3] Industry Developments - The ongoing COP30 summit in Belém aims to position Brazil as a sustainable partner in critical minerals, showcasing its resources to attract investment [4] - The geopolitical landscape has led to increased investment in Brazil's untapped REE reserves, as countries seek alternatives to Chinese sources [6] - Australian companies are shifting from competition to collaboration in Brazil's critical minerals sector, indicating a strategic investment approach [7] Project Highlights - Serra Verde's Pela Ema project in Goiás state is the first large-scale rare earth mine outside Asia, with an output projected between 4,800 and 6,500 tonnes of rare earth oxides [1] - Viridis Mining's Colossus project in Minas Gerais has received support from the French Government, aiming to begin production by 2028 [10] - Meteoric Resources is advancing its Caldeira project, focusing on a vertically integrated supply chain to reduce reliance on Chinese processing [11] Processing and Value Chain - Companies are moving beyond commodity production into processing, addressing a critical gap in global supply chains [13] - Brazilian Rare Earths plans to build a rare earths separation refinery in Bahia state, partnering with France's Carester for sustainable processing technology [14][16] - The Camaçari region is emerging as a hub for critical minerals processing, with potential for additional industries like magnet and battery manufacturing [15][17] Government Initiatives - The Brazilian Government is launching a new critical minerals plan to streamline licensing and attract foreign investment [20] - BNDES and FINEP have initiated a 5 billion reais ($938.11 million) program to support exploration, processing, and innovation in the critical minerals sector [21][22] - A dedicated critical minerals fund by BNDES is expected to mobilize around $200 million for exploration and mining projects [22] Strategic Alliances - The collaboration between Australian miners and Brazilian companies is transforming historical rivalries into new partnerships, enhancing Brazil's position in the global supply chain [23]

Contact Us Back to the Newsroom Ecora Resources PLC Announces Patterson Corridor East Update Ecora holds a 2% Net Smelter Return royalty on PCE, which is subject to a 50% buyback right. The full announcement from NexGen can be viewed here: https://www.nexgenenergy.ca/news/news- details/2025/NexGen-Announces-Highest-Grade-Assay-to-Date-from-Patterson-Corridor-East/default.aspx For further information | Ecora Resources PLCGeoff Callow - Head of | +44 (0) 20 3435 7400 | | --- | --- | | Investor Relations | | | ...

Core Insights - Canada is aiming to enhance its critical minerals processing capacity to reduce dependence on China, which currently dominates the refining of these minerals [3][6][21] - The Canadian government has announced significant investments and projects to boost its critical minerals supply chain, including a $1 billion project for processing capacity [4][5][9] Group 1: Global Mineral Production - Australia accounts for 37% of total world lithium production, while Indonesia leads in nickel at 59%, China dominates rare earth elements at 69%, and the DRC produces about 75% of global cobalt [1] - In 2024, China held a 96% share of global refined graphite, 78% of refined cobalt, 70% of lithium, and 44% of copper, with a 91% share in rare earth elements refining [2] Group 2: Canada's Mineral Processing Capacity - Canada has established infrastructure for processing aluminum and uranium but has minimal refining capacity for key energy-transition metals like lithium and rare earth elements [7] - The first rare earths refinery in Canada opened in 2024, expected to produce 400 tonnes of NdPr metals annually [7] Group 3: Investment and Strategic Initiatives - The Canadian government is working on a $1 billion project to expand critical minerals processing capacity, alongside a $70 billion investment pledge from the UAE [4][5] - Canada is backing various initiatives, including a synthetic graphite plant and scaling up rare earth elements processing, with significant federal funding [14][15] Group 4: Challenges and Future Outlook - Canada has substantial reserves of rare earths but only one producing rare earths mine, highlighting the gap in production compared to China, which produced 270,000 tonnes in 2024 [17][20] - The Canadian Climate Institute estimates that Canada would need $30 billion in capital investments by 2040 to meet domestic demand for critical minerals [16]