Articles Tagged "rare earth metal"

The Crackdown on Illegal Rare Earth Mining

The Chinese government has repeatedly vowed to shut down the illicit rare earth mining operations, however, the task is proving to be difficult to achieve. This has begged the question of how illegal and clandestine these rare earth operations truly are.

Thorium: Rare Earth Liability or Asset?

The production of rare earth oxides creates radioactive waste in the form of thorium. This material is considered a liability in the processing of rare earths. However, science is quickly developing ways to use the material as nuclear fuel, either in next generation nuclear facilities, or as a substitute to uranium. There are many benefits to switching to thorium as the main fuel for nuclear power.

Wanted: Rare Earth ETFs

The demand for investment in rare earth elements is extremely high, and investors are looking for a way to enter the market without being solely dependent on mining company stocks. While a pure Rare Earth ETF is not yet available, there are options for investor looking to capitalize on the rare earth market.