The Mountain Pass rare earth deposit in California has a rich and colorful history. The deposit’s latest resource estimate has ensured that those within the market will be watching the project closely over the coming months.
The biggest rare earths miner outside of China survived a tough Q4 to post strong 2011 results, and could be on track to hit its targets in 2012.
Three North American rare earth elements miners that are looking to take advantage of being first-movers in the sector.
Companies looking to break China’s hold on the sector ride out a rollercoaster year for rare earth prices
Slumping rare earth prices batter big names in the rare earths sectors.
Technology Metals Research founder Jack Lifton stirs up debate with bleak outlook for rare earth miners outside of China.
Molycorp announced plans for an accelerated start-up of its new Mountain Pass processing plant, while Lynas suffers a setback in its quest for an import license from the Malaysian government.
A brief look at 3 rare earth exploration hotspots outside of China.
As China halts production at 3 mines and the EU is revealed to be stockpiling rare earths, analysts expect more of the same for Q4 of 2011 – high prices and tight supply.
China’s monopoly on the rare earth trade is exposing a vulnerability in the US military’s supply chain.
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