American Lithium adds vanadium asset to Nevada’s projects mix

In 2010, rare earth and specialty metals market froth had speculators throwing money at a sector they didn't understand, and opportunistic resource company managers stepped up to take their money.

At the moment about 90% of the world’s rare earths —used in a variety of industries including green technology, defence systems and consumer electronics— come from China.

The new method simplifies the process and may push miners to try securing more licences to explore the seabed.

The rare earth storm has passed, but a new critical metal conundrum could be ahead for the West.

Baotou says WTO ruling will only increase pain for the industry.

Only last year Chinese overseas investment totalled $61.6 billion by the end of September.

Looking at lunar REE

China's rare earth industry is responsible for almost 90% of global output, but the nation has been imposed strict export quotas since 2010.

Stock in Montreal-based metal technology and alumina company which mysteriously tanked yesterday regained most of the lost ground on Thursday.