Articles Tagged "rare earth element"

Molycorp’s Heavy Rare Earth Announcement Raises Questions

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 to Find Rare Earth Bearing Clay Outside of China

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.

Does a Rare Earth Trade Dispute Loom?

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.

Rare Earth Processing: Mastering the Art

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.

Shares of rare earth element metal miner Molycorp soared

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.

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.

Smuggling of Rare Earths: A Serious Issue

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 Updates Exploration Work at Lost Pond, Newfoundland

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. (CVE:UCU) updates on ongoing exploration work performed at the Company's Lost Pond property located in western Newfoundland.