MP Materials awarded $58.5 million tax credit for Texas rare earth magnet factoryThe manufacturing facility would have the capacity to produce approximately 1,000 tonnes of NdFeB magnets per year.Staff Writer | April 1, 2024 | 8:18 am
Scientists get better understanding of how rare earth metal in lightbulbs formsCerium is a rare earth metal that is used in…Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 6:48 am
Fortescue eyes developing its copper assets, not looking at Cobre Panama"When we feel the time is right, we'll pull the…Reuters | March 23, 2024 | 4:29 pm
Ucore wraps up commissioning of RapidSX rare earths separation tech plant The technology is aimed at separating heavy and light REEs to extract samples of praseodymium and neodymium. Blair McBride | December 22, 2023 | 1:53 pm
US claims huge chunk of seabed amid strategic push for resources The US extended its claims on the ocean floor by an area twice the size of California. Bloomberg News | December 22, 2023 | 12:27 pm
Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of rare earth mine in Brazil Phase I of the Pela Ema project is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxide over a 25-year mine life. Staff Writer | December 22, 2023 | 11:08 am
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security China accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output. Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Genetically modified bugs may help the US recover REEs from e-waste The bacterium Vibrio natriegens could help optimize the efficiency of the purification of rare earth elements found in smartphones and other electronics. Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 6:06 am
Top 10 sustainability predictions for commodities in 2024 CRU says markets, policy, new technologies, sustainability and the energy transition will become ever more interlinked and complex. Staff Writer | December 19, 2023 | 3:35 am
TechMet urges UK Gov’t to “catch up” on race for critical minerals The UK is "way behind" where it should be to ensure sufficient supplies of critical metals for EVs and renewable energy storage sectors, report says. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 1:01 am
Rare earth mining growing in both China, Myanmar bordering regions Rare earth mining hasn’t decreased on China’s border with Myanmar despite government policy. Staff Writer | December 14, 2023 | 6:06 am
Aclara announces initial resource estimate for Brazil rare earth project The Carina module is estimated to contain 168 million tonnes of inferred material grading 1,510 ppm total rare earth oxide. Staff Writer | December 12, 2023 | 9:12 am