Molycorp announced plans for an accelerated start-up of its new Mountain Pass processing plant, while Lynas suffers a setback in its quest for an import license from the Malaysian government.
Continue reading "Contrasting Fortunes for Molycorp and Lynas"
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
As China halts production at 3 mines and the EU is revealed to be stockpiling rare earths, analysts expect more of the same for Q4 of 2011 – high prices and tight supply.
Continue reading "Rare Earth Q4 Outlook"
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Mineweb reported that Uzbekistan and South Korea have agreed to explore rare earths in Uzbekistan and increase exports to South Korea.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Canadian companies make a strong showing in Gareth Hatch’s new REE report – “Critical Rare Earths”.
Continue reading "TMR Report Ranks Top 5 Rare Earth Mines Outside of China"
Monday, August 8, 2011
China’s monopoly on the rare earth trade is exposing a vulnerability in the US military’s supply chain.
Continue reading "US Military Depending On China For Rare Earths"
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
The Voice of Russia reported that Russia intends to become a bigger player in the rare earths market.
Continue reading "Russia to Foray into Rare Earth Metals Market"
Monday, June 27, 2011
Solar Novus Today reported that a new agreement between Rare Earth Solar and NUtech Ventures (PINK:NTCI) will use rare earths in solar cells.
Continue reading "Less Expensive Solar Cells Based on Rare Earth Elements"
Monday, June 20, 2011
Toyota is currently developing the RAV4 EV, a pure electric plug-in vehicle. This is the first step for Toyota to move away from rare earth based motors used in the Prius.
Continue reading "Toyota Developing Alternatives to Rare Earth Motors"
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Market Shares Rare Earth/Strategic Metal ETF has outperformed a basket of rare earth mining stock. However, the fund is more than a pure rare earth investment. Since trading started in late October 2010, the fund is up 31 per cent and is outperforming many of Van Eck’s other ETFs.
Continue reading "Van Eck Rare Earth ETF Performing Well"
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Another major development furthers China’s grip on the rare earth market. The creation of a rare earth exchange in Inner Mongolia gives Chinese rare earth producers more leverage in price negotiations. Chinese officials also stated publicly their desire to consolidate rare earth mining firms.
Continue reading "China Shakes Up Rare Earth Industry"
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Monday, October 31, 2011