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

Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide

Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away from.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2014 | 12:29 pm

Investors line up North American rare earth juniors

But producers Molycorp and Lynas haven't joined the rally in the rare earth sector this year.

Frik Els | February 25, 2014 | 9:39 pm

China’s rare earth industry expands but problems persists

Industry revenue grew 8%, but profits slumped 28% as China continues crackdown on illegal mining, smuggling and uncompetitive producers.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 10:20 pm

France targets Africa with new $550m state mining company

France resurrects its 17th century economic policy, sets up state miner to explore for rare earths and gold focusing on francophone Africa and South America.

Frik Els | February 24, 2014 | 9:09 pm