Heather is an experienced freelance writer and has been frequently published, both in print and in online media. After years of working as a professional in various industries, including finance and sales and marketing, she decided to document her lessons and observations, and now writes freelance full time, covering mining and resources, real estate and banking and mortgages. Heather has a degree in English literature from Bishop’s University and a Professional Writing Certificate from Centennial College. Heather is also a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists.
Lighting.com reported that academics researchers say that they have created a material that serves as a cheaper alternative to rare earth element phosphors in LED`s.
Honda Motor Corp (NYSE:HMC) announced that together with TDK Corporation and Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., Ltd., they plan to pursue the reuse of a rare earth metal for use in magnets of new hybrid vehicle motors.
Innovation Metals Corp. announced that they have signed Letters of Intent with three leading rare-earth exploration and development companies for the toll processing of mixed rare-earth-element concentrates.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (TSXV:UCU) announced that support the legislative proposal being presented to the Armed Services Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives, which urges the U.S Department of Defense to seek alternative supplies of high priority strategic rare earth elements, in an effort to diffuse the Chinese monopoly on global supply.
The North Bay Nugget reported that Matamec Exploration’s proposed rare earth mine near Temiscaming, Que is running into opposition from the local community, particularly about potential water contamination.
Mining Weekly reported that Northern Minerals has delayed the scoping study at its Browns Range rare earths project as it awaits results for a resource update and announced plans to introduce a hydrometallurgical process.
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Decoded Science reported that there is some concern over rare earth metals production, in that their potential applications for defense could have political implications for national security.
