Rare Earth Top Stories

Ford says carmakers may need to invest in cobalt mines soon

Carmakers may have to consider investing directly in cobalt mines in order to secure supply over the next three to five years, according to ord Motor Co. senior manager for energy storage strategy and research Ted Miller.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2019 | 9:00 am

Lithium giant’s landmark deal is big step to battery ‘dream’

Chile's development agency Corfo doesn't know whether the county we’ll…

Bloomberg News | February 1, 2019 | 3:28 pm

Situation critical for critical metals

Despite a clear growing demand for rare-earth metals, investors seem…

Business In Vancouver - Nelson Bennett | February 1, 2019 | 1:45 pm

Aussie and Canadian miner join forces in rare earths project

Avalon and Cheetah want to work together at the Nechalacho…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 31, 2019 | 7:15 am

Lithium and cobalt – what to look for in 2019

While lithium spot prices moved only one way in 2018,…

Wood Mackenzie | January 30, 2019 | 10:33 am

Orbite shares stage huge comeback

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

Frik Els | March 27, 2014 | 5:03 pm

Mysterious stock dump sends Montreal metals junior tanking

Orbite Aluminae crashed 36% in massive volumes on Wednesday without any fresh news that could have prompted the sell-off in the alumina and rare earth technology company.

Frik Els | March 26, 2014 | 10:13 pm

WTO ruling: Get ready for rare earth price war

Chinese rare earth miners to go back to competing on price after WTO rules country's rare earth export quotas illegal.

Frik Els | March 26, 2014 | 5:29 pm

Jeb Handwerger: China isn’t slowing down, it’s buying up (resources, that is)

Headlines about a Chinese economic slowdown may get good web traffic, but the real story is that China is buying up uranium and other resources around the world.

The Energy Report | March 18, 2014 | 10:59 pm

The ocean floor is rare earth miners new frontier—report

Since 2001 the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority has issued 30 exploration permits, with other seven waiting approval soon.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 2:26 pm

China’s stake in rare earths market shrinking

In 2010 the Asian nation covered 97.6% of worldwide demand; today, is down to about 92%.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 17, 2014 | 10:50 am

Scientists find way to turn base metal into precious one

More than conquering the age-old quest to turn base metals into precious ones, these scientists are applying modern day alchemy to build the next-generation of fuel cells and electrolyzers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 16, 2014 | 12:14 pm

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms

The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2014 | 5:48 pm

Paul Adams: Investor-friendly Australian projects around the world

Rather than shoot for the stars, Paul Adams of DJ Carmichael argues that junior miners should focus on more modest projects best suited to maximizing shareholder value.

The Mining Report | March 11, 2014 | 3:43 pm

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