Rare Earth Prospects Heating Up

Monday, August 23, 2010

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There are many rare earth projects currently being explored and developed worldwide. As the Chinese reduced export quotas, these projects represent the future of the rare earth market.

British Columbia Rare Earth Projects

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

British Columbia, Canada is an area of great natural beauty, and rare earth mining companies hope that it's also an area of rich natural bounty. Many companies have flocked to the area surrounding Prince George in hopes of finding rare earth deposits.

Rare Earths: Industrial Applications

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

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Understanding the rare earth markets can be as confusing as pronouncing the various names of the metals. Made up of 17 different elements, ‘rare earths’ are not actually all that rare in the earths crust. However, the economic viability of the processing of ore make them one of the least mined substances in the world. Understanding the different elements and their...

Rare Earths: Common Applications

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Understanding the rare earth markets can be as confusing as pronouncing the various names of the metals. Made up of 17 different elements, ‘rare earths’ are not actually all that rare in the earths crust. However, the economic viability of the processing of ore make them one of the least mined substances in the world. Understanding the different elements and their...

Will China’s Need to ‘Go Green,’ Affect the Rare Earth Market?

Monday, July 26, 2010

China’s pollution problems are well documented, and the government has started to show a desire to act on them. The Chinese control 97 percent of the rare earth supply, which is needed for numerous sustainable energy technologies. China could be in the driver’s seat of a new green economy selling not only rare earths, but finished sustainable energy technology.

Rare Earth Metals Options Strategic Claims in the Red Wine Complex

Fri, Sep 3, 2010

Rare Earth Metals Inc. (CVE:RA) announced that it has added to its land holdings in the Red Wine/Letitia Lake area of west central Labrador through the completion of an option agreement with Zimtu Capital Corp., Gary Lewis, Aubrey Budgell and Neh Pinseni covering additional mining claims totaling 508 claim units.

Matamec Identifies 2 Large Rare-Earths and Niobium Soil Anomalies in the Surprise Showing Area

Fri, Sep 3, 2010

Matamec Explorations Inc. (CVE:MAT) announced that it has identified 2 large rare-earth and niobium anomalies during its soil sampling campaign in the Surprise showing area.

Paget Minerals Options Ben Moly Property to TTM Resources

Thu, Sep 2, 2010

Paget Minerals Corp. (CVE:PGS) announced that it has entered into an Agreement with TTM Resources Inc. whereby TTM can acquire a 100% mineral interest in the Ben molybdenum property in the Nechako Basin, central B.C.

Ucore Rare Metals Inc.: Federal Agency Increases Involvement in Bokan Heavy Rare Earth Project

Thu, Sep 2, 2010

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (CVE:UCU) announced that the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a division of the US Department of the Interior, has moved to increase its involvement at the Company’s Bokan Mountain Heavy Rare Earth project in Southeast Alaska.

Yankee Hat Engages Investor Cubed Inc. to Provide Investor Relations Services

Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Yankee Hat Minerals Ltd. (CVE:KHT) announce that it has entered into an agreement with Investor Cubed Inc. for investor relations services.

Arctic Enters Into an Option Agreement With Big Red Diamond Corp. on a Rare Earth Element Property Near Sept-Iles, Que.

Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Arctic Star Diamond Corp. (CVE:ADD) announce that it has entered into an option agreement with Big Red Diamond Corp. on the J6L1 Rare Earth Elements project located 52 kilometers northwest of Sept-Iles, Que.

MagIndustries Update on Proposed Transaction with COMPLANT

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

MagIndustries Corp. (TSE:MAA) and COMPLANT had agreed on material commercial terms under which COMPLANT would acquire a controlling interest in the Company’s Mengo Potash Project in the Republic of Congo.

Byron Capital Markets Issues Rare Earth Elements Report, Launches Rare Earth Elements Index

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Byron Capital Markets, a division of Byron Securities Limited, announced the release of its follow up industry report on Rare Earth Elements entitled “Rare Earth Elements – The Next Six Names”.

Midland Exploration and North American Palladium Commence First Drilling Program on Laflamme

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Midland Exploration Inc. (CVE:MD), in partnership with North American Palladium Limited reported the start of an important diamond drilling campaign to test several new geophysical targets on its Laflamme Property, located approximately 25 kilometres west of the town of Lebel-sur-Quévillon, in the Abitibi region of Quebec.

Rare earth junior wants 2015 output from Wyoming project

Mon, Aug 30, 2010

Miningweekly.com reported that Rare earth junior wants 2015 output from Wyoming project:

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