Elon Musk says Tesla “might get into mining”

Tesla CEO says product rollout is tied to battery production and "we have to look further down the supply chain."

Frik Els | June 17, 2019 | 12:32 pm

US military firms likely to face China rare earth restrictions – Global Times

Numerous reports from state-run Chinese media have raised the prospect that China may limit its supplies of the minerals to gain leverage in its trade dispute with the US.

Reuters | June 17, 2019 | 9:32 am

Australian rare earth miners push development deals to counter China grip

The country accounts for more than half of the new projects in the global pipeline.

Reuters | June 16, 2019 | 7:26 pm

Romania offers rare earths to enter lucrative battery market

Romania is re-opening mines for rare Earth minerals to lure investments in electric battery plants, joining a Europe-wide initiative that aims for a bigger share of the global market.

Bloomberg News | June 12, 2019 | 10:27 am

China Minmetals Rare Earth starts new mining project in Hunan

The project in Jianghua county is expected to begin production in February 2020, with estimated output of 1,800 tonnes a year of rare earth oxides.

Reuters | June 11, 2019 | 4:46 pm

China kicks off national survey of rare earth resources amid threats of supply curbs

The world's top producer of rare earth elements is initially targeting seven regions, including Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 11:22 am

India unveils spacecraft that will look for energy sources on the moon

Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second lunar mission, is scheduled to lift off July 15.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 11, 2019 | 4:32 am

China’s rare earths exports fall in May; shipments usually volatile

May's exports fell to 3,640 tonnes from 4,329 tonnes in April, but were not far off the 4,264-tonne monthly average since January 2018.

Reuters | June 10, 2019 | 10:34 pm

Lynas touts its independence from China in push for rare earths growth

While Australia-based Lynas cannot match China's rare earth processing capability, it is hoping that its role as the largest rare earth miner and the largest processor outside of China will help it forge new relationships and fuel expansion projects.

Reuters | June 6, 2019 | 9:43 am

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