Dacha Strategic Metals Inc. (CVE:DSM) files a preliminary short form prospectus in connection with a public offering of common shares of the Company.
Reuters Africa reports that Japanese imports of rare earths from China rose six-fold in December from November.
Fundamental Research Corp. reports that Quantum Rare Earth (CVE:QRE) completed the acquisition of its flagship property, the Elk Creek carbonatite project.
North Bay Resources Inc. (OTC:NBRI) announces that the Company has acquired a 100% undivided interest in a niobium, tantalum, and rare earth elements resource in southeastern British Columbia known as the Crescent.
NY Times reports that the European Commission is putting the final touches on a strategy to reduce Europe’s dependence on China to supply the rare earth minerals.
Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSE:AVL,AMEX:AVL) updates on development work on the Nechalacho Rare Earth Elements deposit, Thor Lake.
IB Times reports that as China limits its export of rare earth minerals, Japanese and American firms look for alternative sources.
Japan Times reports that trade statistics have revealed the country's import of rare earth minerals from China surged by more than 50 percent in the January-November period last year from the same period in 2009.
Pacific Wildcat Resources Corp. (CVE:PAW) announces the closing of the non brokered private placement as previously announced on January 11, 2011.
Reuters reports that Molycorp (MCP.N) plans to sell up to $500 million of their holdings in the U.S. rare-earth producer and approves a second phase of expansion of the California mine.
Thursday, February 3, 2011