Farrell Gregory

Dec 29, 2024 | cfact.org | Farrell Gregory

America has a mineral security problem. The materials and resources that power essential and next-generation technologies increasingly come from abroad. Our supply chains – formed in the post-Cold War period of free trade expansionism – have become vulnerabilities in our modern age of multipolarity and great power competition. Now, America’s capacity to build and innovate relies on the goodwill of our competitors.

Dec 26, 2024 | 19fortyfive.com | Farrell Gregory

Key Points and Summary: Germany’s ruling coalition collapsed amid economic stagnation and European security concerns, coinciding with Donald Trump’s re-election. Despite a 2022 pledge to revitalize its military through a $100 billion fund, Germany’s defense overhaul has stalled, leaving its armed forces underfunded and unprepared.

Dec 5, 2024 | mining.com | Cecilia Jamasmie |Farrell Gregory

Reuters | December 5, 2024 | 2:18 pm Australia Rare Earth  The Australian government will grant A$400 million ($257.96 million) in funding for Iluka Resources’ (ASX: ILU) Eneabba rare earths refinery in the state of Western Australia, in addition to its previous A$1.25 billion loan, the miner said on Friday.

Dec 5, 2024 | mining.com | Cecilia Jamasmie |Farrell Gregory

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 10:10 am Battery Metals News Suppliers & Equipment Canada Lithium LithiumBank Resources (TSXV: LBNK) said the desorption component of its first direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot plant tests in Calgary, Alberta, has produced an average of 3,100 mg/L lithium from a composite eluate after rejection of over 99% of the impurities. Multiple lithium-rich liquors (eluates) ranging from 2,600 mg/L lithium to 4,000 mg/L lithium were made and then blended to create...

Dec 5, 2024 | mining.com | Farrell Gregory

Staff Writer | December 5, 2024 | 8:12 am Battery Metals News Europe Rare Earth  Ionic Rare Earths (ASX: IXR) said on Thursday it has applied for a significant capital grant from the UK government to fast track the development of its commercial-scale rare earth oxide (REO) manufacturing facility.