Critical minerals developer NioCorp Developments Ltd. said its board of directors has approved the company’s Mine Portal project, a major initiative to advance the Elk Creek critical minerals project in Nebraska. The Mine Portal project will establish the main entrances to the Elk Creek underground mine and will serve as the primary access point for personnel, equipment and materials. The…
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Korea Zinc puts down roots in Tennessee
Korea Zinc, the leading comprehensive nonferrous metal manufacturer, will invest more than $6.6 billion in new production facilities in Clarksville and Gordonsville, Tenn. This represents the company’s first U.S. locations and the largest single private corporate investment made in state history. “Korea Zinc’s decision to build a world-class critical minerals refinery in our state is not just an economic victory…
Read MoreMulberry, Ramaco to bolster domestic RE supply
Permanent magnet manufacturer Mulberry Industries and miner Ramaco Resources have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to negotiate an offtake partnership that will bolster America’s domestic rare earth and permanent magnet supply chain. Under the MoU, Ramaco will negotiate an agreement to provide Mulberry, on a non-exclusive basis, with customized oxide blends containing the rare earth elements samarium, NdPr,…
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