Avalon CEO Don Bubar expressed his confidence that Avalon could emerge as the “go-to” source for heavy rare earth elements outside of China at an industry event in Hong Kong on November 11.
One of the best known names in the rare earth market, Molycorp, is stealing the headlines yet again with the announcement of heavy rare earth element (HREE) deposits surrounding the company’s Mt. Pass mine in California. Rare earth analysts are questioning the timing of the announcement amidst falling share prices.
The race is on to find, and bring to production, rare earth mines outside of China, and the competition is being pushed by both governments and companies looking to secure a long-term stable supply of much needed rare earths.
In an exclusive interview with Rare Earth Investing News, Christopher Ecclestone mining strategist for Hallgarten and Co, shares some insight on the future trade disputes with China and the effect on rare earth mining firms.
The challenge in mastering rare earth processing and separation is the biggest hurdle for the profitability of a rare earth mining company. In an exclusive interview with Rare Earth Investing News, David Vinokurov from Stans Energy Corp. talks about the challenges of rare earth processing.
Forbes.com reports shares of rare earth element metal miner Molycorp soared Monday after an analyst at Dahlman Rose & Co raised the price target to $85 from $49.
Bloomberg reports that the shares of rare earth element metal Molycorp Inc. jumped Monday after an analyst raised his price target on the stock.
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.
Smuggling of rare earths in China is approximately the same size as the total export quotas for 2010. This illegal selling of rare earths could be holding down the price of rare earths as well as harming the environment through the illegal mining of the metals.
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (CVE:UCU) updates on ongoing exploration work performed at the Company's Lost Pond property located in western Newfoundland.
Monday, November 14, 2011