Nickel is used as the basis for lithium-ion batteries and is also an exceptionally difficult metal to mine, often taking years to get to the extraction stage.

The Australian Department Of Industry, Science and Resources has officially declared tellurium to be a critical mineral.

Amex Exploration (TSXV: AMX) has landed a $15 million strategic investment from Eldorado Gold (NYSE: EGO) to advance their flagship Perron project in Quebec.

Samsung SDI, one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturers, has invested $18.5 million into Toronto-based Canada Nickel (TSXV:CNC).

Oregon based mining companies have been seeing an influx in new investment, notably with Paramount Gold (NYSE: PZG) just landing a $15 million from Eric Sprott.

Toronto based Canada Nickel Company (TSXV: CNC) has raised $34.7 million CAD in a new financing round.

ATHA Energy (CSE: SASK) has announced their plans to acquire Latitude Uranium and 92 Energy to form Canada's largest uranium exploration portfolio.

New York based lithium refiner Stardust Power has entered into a deal to go public via a SPAC with Global Partner Acquisition Corp II.

Brazilian Rare Earths is set to IPO on the Australian Stock Exchange at a valuation of approximately $220 million USD, and is backed by Gina Rinehart.

The Canadian government has launched a $1.5 billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund to accelerate mining operations and the supply of critical minerals.