Rare Earth Top Stories

Cannabis mania mows down Canada’s junior mining sector

There is enough evidence to conclude that risk capital has found a new home, a BDO report shows. The question now is, how and where will junior miners find the capital needed to sustain their businesses?

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2019 | 3:08 am

Researchers learn to produce borophene on a gold surface

Borophene is the atom-flat form of boron. The findings constitute…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | March 31, 2019 | 9:24 am

Australia’s Wesfarmers hints takeover battle for Lynas not over

Comments foreshadow an intense takeover battle for the only proven…

Reuters | March 29, 2019 | 10:37 am

Australia’s Wesfarmers makes $1.1B bid for rare earth miner Lynas

The offer represents a premium of nearly 45% on Lynas'…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 26, 2019 | 12:07 am

Bacanora Lithium extends footprint in Germany with new licence

The company has secured a second five-year exploration licence in…

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 22, 2019 | 6:19 am

Aussie firm rejects claims of planning to mine for rare earth in Idaho

There is an estimated 104,300 metric tons of thorium and rare earth element-rich veins in the area where MMG Limited has been granted exploration rights.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2014 | 11:19 am

Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC

Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2014 | 1:57 pm

South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms

The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2014 | 11:15 am

Rare earth prices have turned

Don't underestimate Beijing's resolve to crack down on its dirty, low-tech industry and the effect it will have on supply and prices says two new reports.

Frik Els | June 17, 2014 | 9:30 am

Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet

Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.

Cambridge Network | June 7, 2014 | 7:02 pm

US start-up ready to sell lab-made rare earths

The first two to hit the market are neodymium and dysprosium, needed for manufacturing powerful magnets that work at high temperatures.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2014 | 5:11 pm

Bargain hunters drive Molycorp shares 11% higher

US rare earth miner up sharply from historic lows in heavy volume.

Frik Els | June 4, 2014 | 10:09 pm

Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron

Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2014 | 12:00 pm

Tesla’s Gigafactory: Needs 6 new graphite mines, but where will cobalt be sourced?

The electric motor company's plans to double the globe's battery output will up graphite demand 152%, but sourcing cobalt outside the Congo could prove difficult.

Simon Moores - Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | May 25, 2014 | 5:42 pm

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