Articles Tagged "rare earth elements"

China Stalls Rare Earth Production to Curb Falling Prices

Rare earth prices have been falling over the past couple of months. In an attempt to stop the price plunge and take back control, Chinese rare earth companies have stopped production and the government has announced new regulations. However, this may not stop the downward momentum.

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.