Rare Earth ETF Trending Up
The Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF has gained 10 percent in the last four weeks.
Molycorp Investors Pile Back In; Stock Jumps 31 Percent
Reunited and it feels so good: Molycorp investors have once again embraced the stock, but the love affair could be shortlived.
Can Russia Challenge China’s REE Monopoly?
A Russian tycoon is spearheading a $1-billion joint venture to develop the massive Tomtor REE deposit in the Russian Far East.
Luisa Moreno: Brace Yourself for Three More Years of Heavy Rare Earth Shortages
Luisa Moreno: Brace Yourself for Three More Years of Heavy Rare Earth Shortages - The Metals Report (4/30/13) - Rare earth elements are a crucial component of our everyday lives, but many of the companies unearthing them are still learning to navigate the supply chain.
Company News
Kenyan President Endorse PAW’s Mrima Hill Project
Pacific Wildcat Resources Corp. (TSXV:PAW) announced that they have received support from Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya for their Mrima Hill Project.
Rare Element Resources Gets Green Light from USFS for NEPA Process to Begin
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (AMEX:REE,NYSE:REE,TSX:RES) announced that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has said that the Bear Lodge Project Plan of Operations is sufficient for the NEPA process to formally proceed.
Pacific Wildcat Begins Assay Work at Mrima Hill Niobium and Rare Earth Project
Pacific Wildcat Resources Corp. (TSXV:PAW) announced that assaying work has begun on the remaining 37 holes drilled in 2012 at the Mrima Hill Niobium and Rare Earth Project in Kenya.
Peak Resource Produces Two Rare Earth Products into Saleable Form
Peak Resources Limited (ASX:PEK,OTCQX:PKRLY) announced that they have produced two refined rare earth products at ANSTO Minerals into saleable form.
Company Videos
INN Video: Anil Singh of Quest Rare Minerals on Quebec as an Excellent Mining Jurisdiction
Quest Rare Minerals (TSX:QRM) Vice-President of Investor and Corporate Affairs Anil Singh spoke with the Investing News Network during PDAC in Toronto on Quebec as an excellent mining jurisdiction because of its "rich mining history, favourable fiscal regime, and strong labour pool."
INN Video: Marc Johnson of Orbite Aluminae on Smelter-Grade Production of Alumina in Quebec
Orbite Aluminae (TSX:ORT) VP Corporate Development Marc Johnson spoke with the Investing News Network during PDAC 2013 in Toronto on local production of low-cost smelter-grade alumina in Gaspe, Quebec.
INN Video: Peter Dickie of NioCorp Developments on Nebraska as a “Hidden Gem”
NioCorp Developments (TSXV:NB) President and CEO, Peter Dickie, spoke to the Investing News Network during PDAC in Toronto on Nebraska as a "hidden gem".
INN Video: André Gauthier of Matamec Exploration Inc. Speaks to INN
At the 2013 Vancouver Resource Investment Conference, André Gauthier, CEO of Matamec Explorations Inc. (TSXV:MAT) spoke to Investing News Network on Matamec Exploration's Rare Earth projects in Quebec. He also discusses the Company's partnership with Toyotsu Rare Earth Canada.
Market News
Japanese Demand Pushes up Chinese Rare Earth Exports
The International Business Times reported that China's rare earth exports went up in April, lifted by buyers taking advantage of low prices, as well as an increase in demand from Japan.
Malawi Launches $20 Million Exploration Project for Rare Earth Metals
Star Africa reported that Malawi has begun a $20 million exploration campaign, on the hunt for rare earth metals.
Research Group Determines Salmon Sperm Low-Cost Way to Extract Rare Earths
Mineweb reported that a Japanese research team has determined that salmon sperm may serve as a useful, low-cost tool in extracting rare earths.
Pea Ridge’s Rare Earth Deposits Represent Viable Alternative Energy Opportunity
The SG Gate reported that the Pea Ridge mine may be re-opened as its vast rare earth resources represents an alternative energy source.
