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Latest ingested critical mineral news and source reporting

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Tungsten · Junior Mining Network ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
American Tungsten Advances Metallurgical and Infrastructure Studies at the IMA Mine

Engages Bomenco Minerals Engineering, SGS Laboratories and NewFields to Advance Processing Optimization and Mine Infrastructure Design.

Tungsten · Mining Weekly ·5 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Almonty secures longer term, higher volume and improved pricing with offtake amendment

Global tungsten producer Almonty Industries has entered into an amended offtake agreement with its long-term customer Global Tungsten & Powders,...

Tungsten · Mining Digital ·5 hours ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Forrest Backs Tungsten as China Grip Sparks Concern

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has taken a 16.8% stake in EQ Resources, backing a Western tungsten producer as concern grows over China's dominance.

Tungsten · Yahoo Finance Australia ·19 hours ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Andrew Forrest takes 16.8% stake in EQ Resources as tungsten supply chains tighten

Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has acquired a 16.8% stake in EQ Resources Ltd (ASX:EQR), backing one of the Western world's largest tungsten...

Tungsten · TheNewswire ·5 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Vault Strategic Engages Amazona For Maiden Ni 43-101 Technical Report On Historical Tungsten Mine Portfolio At War Bond, Nevada

Vancouver, British Columbia - July 15th, 2026 – TheNewswire - Vault Strategic Mining Corp. (TSXV: KNOX) (OTCID: KNXFF) (FSE: M850) (WKN: A41WE4) ("Vault" or...

Tungsten · The Korea Herald ·16 hours ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
N. Korea reaps tungsten windfall but fails to contain inflation: report

North Korea earned a windfall from soaring tungsten prices, largely thanks to China's tighter export controls on the mineral in the first half of this year,...

Tungsten · InvestorNews ·3 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Resolution Secures White House FAST-41 Transparency Coverage for Golden Gate Tungsten-Gold Target

PERMITTING COUNCIL SUPPORT EXPECTED TO ACCELERATE AGGRESSIVE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACROSS ENTIRE GOLDEN GATE TARGET AS RESOLUTION CONTINUES TO...

Tungsten · 38 North ·5 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
North Korea’s Economy, H1 2026: A Sliding Won and a Tungsten Windfall

This article is from the fifth edition (April–June 2026) of 38 North's quarterly product, North Korea Briefing, that monitors key internal developments in...

Titanium · The Manila Times ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Q2 and H1 2026 Production Report

Kenmare Resources plc. Advertisement. ("Kenmare” or the "Company” or the "Group”). 16 July 2026. Q2 and H1 2026 Production Report.

Titanium · TradingView ·2 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
North Atlantic Titanium Corp. Announces Strategic Portfolio Realignment

(TheNewswire)Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - July 17, 2026 – North Atlantic Titanium Corp. CSE:NATO (OTCQB: NATQ.F) (FSE: Y33) (“North Atlantic...

Titanium · BNamericas ·3 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Canadian mining company Resouro seeks funding to advance US$160 million rare earths project in Brazil

The Canadian mining company Resouro Strategic Metals is seeking funds to accelerate the development of its rare earths and titanium project in Brazil,...

Titanium · Spherical Insights ·6 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Why the Titanium Alloys Market Is Transforming Advanced Manufacturing Through Aerospace Innovation, Medical Applications, and High-Performance Engineering

Titanium Alloys Market is projected to grow from USD 7.2 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 13.8 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 6.72%

Titanium · Byrdie ·6 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
The 10 Best Powder Sunscreens, According to Dermatologists

The best powder sunscreens lie on top of makeup and protect skin all day long. We tested dozens of dermatologist-approved formulas for this list of top...

Titanium · Space Daily ·2 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Researchers extracted water directly from lunar soil in July 2025 and used sunlight to convert it into breathable oxygen and rocket fuel — cutting out any need to ship water from Earth, where a single gallon costs an estimated $83,000 to launch

Researchers working with material returned by China's Chang'e-5 mission reported on 16 July 2025 that they had used concentrated light to release water...

Titanium · Investing News Network ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Eureka Metals Expands Titanium Portfolio in Quebec's HSP Region with Option to Acquire KM98 Project

Eureka Metals Corp. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive option agreement with Go Metals Corp. pursuant to which Eureka has been...

Titanium · TMX Newsfile ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Eureka Metals Expands Titanium Portfolio in Quebec's HSP Region with Option to Acquire KM98 Project

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2026) - Eureka Metals Corp. (CSE: ERKA) (OTCQB: UREKF) (FSE: S580) ("Eureka" or...

Titanium · TradingView ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Kenmare Resources Shipments Run Ahead Despite WCP A Ramp-Up, Weak Prices

Kenmare Resources (LON:KMR) said first-half shipments were ahead of the run rate needed to meet its full-year guidance, as the miner focused on converting...

Tantalum · Big News Network.com ·3 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
US minerals push hits Ebola roadblock in DR Congo - Reuters

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reportedly disrupted negotiations linked to a US-backed critical minerals partnership Read Full Article at RT.com.

Tantalum · Discovery Alert ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Congo Ebola Outbreak Disrupts US-Backed Minerals Talks in 2026

Explore how Congo's Ebola outbreak disrupts US minerals talks, stalling key cobalt and copper deals with the DRC.

Tantalum · Rare Earth Exchanges ·3 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
America's Next Defense Challenge Isn't Mining Rare Earths-It's Proving Where They Came From

Jul 16, 2026. Leave a Comment. 4 minute read. Highlights. DFARS 252.225-7052 requires defense contractors to trace magnets, tantalum, and tungsten through...

Tantalum · WWBL ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Resource-rich nation praises US ties amid Washington-Beijing critical minerals race

Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner says the Democratic Republic of the Congo needs multiple partners to develop its cobalt, copper and lithium...

Tantalum · Reuters ·6 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Congo's planned mining law reform could dent investor confidence, industry warns

Democratic Republic of Congo's main ‌mining industry body has warned that proposed changes to mining laws aimed at tightening state control could dent...

Rare Earth Elements · Mexico Business News ·3 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
AI, Defense Spending Accelerate Global Rare Earth Element Demand

AI and defense needs emerge as new drivers for rare earth elements as Western nations invest to counter China's 94% market dominance.

Rare Earth Elements · Sustainable Views ·4 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
IEA weighs oil-style security role for critical minerals

Chinese export controls have widened regional price gaps, report says The International Energy Agency is debating whether to adopt a critical minerals...

Rare Earth Elements · Impakter ·5 days ago · ingested Jul 20, 2026
Rare Earths Are the New Oil

The race to find and refine critical minerals and rare earth elements is on, with vast implications for countries everywhere.