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Archive for 2010
Dacha Acquires 12,000 Kilograms of Heavy Rare Earth Elements
Dacha Strategic Metals Inc. (CVE:DSM) reports the acquisition of 12,000 kilograms (12 metric tonnes) of Heavy Rare Earth Elements.
Kirrin Resources Closes $1.5 Million Private Placement
Kirrin Resources Inc. (CVE:KYM) reports that it has completed its $1.5 million private placement today.
China to Tighten Limits on Rare Earth Exports
NY Times reports that China’s commerce ministry announced on Tuesday in Beijing a steep reduction in export quotas for rare earth metals in the first months of next year.
KAT Exploration Inc. Drills Rare Earth Elements
KAT Exploration Inc. (PINK:KATX)reports partial analytical results have been received from two diamond drill holes completed at its 100% owned Rusty Ridge property.
Shares of rare-earth producer Molycorp keep rising
Reuters Africa reports that shares of Molycorp Inc (NYSE:MCP) were up nearly 10 percent on Monday.
Matamec Has Completed a Private Placement of CAD $1,150,000
Matamec Explorations (CVE:MAT) announced that a private placement of CAD $1,150,000 has been completed.
US to China: Don’t use rare earths as ‘weapon’
AFP.com reports that the US is accusing China of using rare earths as a political weapon.
Molycorp, Hitachi plan rare-earth production JVs
Mining Weekly.com reports that Molycorp (NYSE:MCP) and Hitachi Metals have signed an agreement to produce rare-earth alloys and magnets in the US.
Rare Earth Market Trends 2010
What a year for rare earths! The decrease in export quotas from China sparked a firestorm of investments, political battles and skyrocketing prices that have made rare earths one of the hottest markets in 2010. Now the Chinese have raised export tariffs for some of the most highly needed rare earths, adding more fuel to the fire.
