Rare Earth Top Stories

EU climate transition needs mineral miners, not coal miners

The EU has proposed a $44.9 billion fund that could support new mining projects.

Reuters | June 29, 2020 | 11:29 am

Only mill in the US able to process uranium-rare earth ores open for business

Energy Fuels’ CEO told MINING.COM that the company’s White Mesa…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 28, 2020 | 5:13 am

Experts call for plan to protect deep-sea life from mining

Mining the sea floor opens a vast source of key…

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2020 | 3:55 am

Deep sea mining could destroy undiscovered species, says Ocean Panel

Ocean floor mining a "sustainability conundrum", report says.

Reuters | June 23, 2020 | 3:42 pm

Fossilized fish linked to rare earths deposits

Researchers discovered the origin of a large deposit of rare…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | June 21, 2020 | 6:55 am

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Rare metal mining goes to new heights (and depths)

In the pursuit of gold and other rare metals, mining operators are beginning to explore far-flung sites — from the depths of our oceans to outer space.

Marc Poirier, Engineering Technology Manager (Mining Group) - Midwest | January 25, 2017 | 12:55 pm

Chile injects $975 million into state-owned copper giant Codelco

Moves is expected to help the copper giant cope with a recently passed law that forces it to give 10% of its revenues to the armed forces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 20, 2017 | 5:06 am

Infographic – The history of solar energy, going back to 4,000 B.C.

Harvesting the power of the sun has been a human endeavor since the beginning of civilization.

Jeff Desjardins - Visual Capitalist | January 19, 2017 | 3:31 pm

This start-up plans to be a top lithium miner in the UK

Cornish Lithium Limited is hoping to lead the development of a lithium industry in the UK after acquiring the rights to drill for the mineral in the ancient mining region of Cornwall.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2017 | 4:50 am

BC court fight over treaty vs mineral rights

Companies claim land transfer is de facto expropriation without consultation.

Business in Vancouver | January 18, 2017 | 4:00 am

Scientists say mining e-waste may be an economical option

The Canadian team says recovering metals such as copper and rare earths from LED lights may turn to be an economical option soon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2017 | 6:13 am

Private capital rotating into mining and metals

Private capital funds raised $2.1 billion for mining and metals investment in 2016 – this year 13 funds are targeting $10 billion says new study.

Frik Els | January 11, 2017 | 4:34 pm

World Bank on a Trump economy and commodities

World Bank's 2017 outlook says US impact on commodity markets diminished, but it's still number 1 for oil and number 2 in copper, aluminum and lead.

Frik Els | January 10, 2017 | 8:48 pm

‘Trump effect’ on resurgent Iranian mining sector close to none — analysts

Any re-instatement of sanctions will, if at all, pose minimal additional hurdles to new investors, BMI Research says.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2017 | 4:15 am

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