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March 21, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Investors Recalibrate Compass as US Critical Materials Strikes Gallium Gold in Montana

Exploring New Horizons in Critical Materials In a move that sent ripples across the semiconductor industry, the Pentagon recently revealed plans to award a groundbreaking contract to US and Canadian firms to extract gallium. This pivotal decision came after China tightened its grip on gallium exports in the preceding year. However, amid this climate of uncertainty, hope shines through the gloom as US Critical Materials spearheads an inspiring project. Forging a Path Towards Sustainability With an astute awareness of the urgent need for environmentally responsible practices in the mining sector, US Critical Materials embarked on an innovative journey. Partnering with

February 2, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Merger Talks Spark as Rare Earth Market Fluctuates Merger Talks Spark as Rare Earth Market Fluctuates

Amidst a volatile rare earth market, both Lynas, based in Western Australia, and MP Materials, operating from California’s Mountain Pass, have been grappling with daunting challenges spawned by the steep decline in rare earth prices. MP’s shares have nosedived by over 50% in the past year, whereas Lynas witnessed a staggering decline of approximately 40%. The recent embargo imposed by China on the export of rare earth extraction and separation technologies has been sparking fervid speculation, apparent in its quest to sustain its market supremacy amidst worsening relations with the US – a suitor thirsty for the rare earth elements.

January 31, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Northern Graphite’s Groundbreaking Launch of Battery Materials Group Northern Graphite’s Groundbreaking Launch of Battery Materials Group

CEO Hugues Jacquemin heralded a pivotal move for Northern as the company announced the launch of the NGC Battery Materials Group. Northern, renowned for its Lac des Iles mine in Quebec, stands as the sole graphite producer in North America. Amidst escalating geopolitical significance of graphite underscored by China’s announcement of stringent export controls in November, the strategic move by Northern looms large. China, as the world’s premier graphite producer and exporter, refines over 90% of the material crucial for electric vehicle batteries and various green energy technologies. The NGC Battery Materials Group, which will be operated and financed by