Articles Tagged "Lynas Corporation"

Rare Earth Companies’ Shares Fall

After Molycorp posted a Q1 loss, missing analysts’ expectations, ripples were felt through the rare earth mining sector. Are the investors that rushed to this market willing to wait for these companies to produce on their deposits, generating revenue, or are they looking for a quick buck?

Thorium: Rare Earth Liability or Asset?

The production of rare earth oxides creates radioactive waste in the form of thorium. This material is considered a liability in the processing of rare earths. However, science is quickly developing ways to use the material as nuclear fuel, either in next generation nuclear facilities, or as a substitute to uranium. There are many benefits to switching to thorium as the main fuel for nuclear power.