Rare Earth Consumers Must Innovate
ExtremeTech reported that manufacturers that depend on rare earths will need to find other solutions if China continues to clamp down on supply.
Archive for December, 2011
Rare Earth Monopoly Not All Good News for China
The New American reported that changing rare earth market conditions could cause problems for China’s monopoly.
Supply and Demand Scenario for Rare Earths Unclear
HybridCars reported that the severity of the supply threat regarding rare earths is still ambiguous.
Peak Raises Funds to Advance Ngualla Rare Earth Project
The Citizen reported that Peak Resources (ASX:PEK) is seeking capital to fund work at the Ngualla Rare Earth Project.
China Increases Rare Earth Export Quota for First Half of 2012
China has announced its export quota for rare earths for the first half of 2012. The quota is the first increase in six years.
China Cuts Rare Earth Export Quotas Again
Business Insider reported that China’s announcement of its first half 2012 rare earth export quotas is 27% lower than the same period last year.
South Korea Rare Earth Imports Fall
Yonhap News reported that imports of rare earths to South Korea dropped in November.
Little Change to China’s 2012 Rare Earth Export Quotas
Bloomberg reported that China’s 2012 rare earth export quotas will be about the same as 2011.
South Korea Commits Significant Spending on REE Projects
IBTimes reported that South Korea has committed to investing in oil, natural gas and rare earth projects to reduce its dependence on energy imports.
Rare Element Releases More REE Results from Bear Lodge
Rare Element Resources Ltd. (TSX:RES,AMEX:REE) announced additional results from drilling at the Wyoming-based Bear Lodge property.
