Supply and Demand Scenario for Rare Earths Unclear
HybridCars reported that the severity of the supply threat regarding rare earths is still ambiguous.
HybridCars reported that the severity of the supply threat regarding rare earths is still ambiguous.
A PwC report addressing concerns from manufacturers over the supply of key metals has been widely misinterpreted as suggesting the potential scarcity of rare earths is a ‘ticking timebomb.’
Weak rare earth prices have been prevalent in the second half of 2011. However, the unwillingness of some producers to make further reductions to rare earth prices has garnered some stability of late.
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.
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.
USGS geologists were sent into the Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan to look for rare earth elements. The discovery of a potentially massive deposit could prove difficult to extract with Afghanistan's considerably political instability.
A brief look at 3 rare earth exploration hotspots outside of China.
Reuters reported that the US needs to secure a steady supply of rare earths to fulfil its alternative energy initiatives.
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.
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