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Japan commences rare earth extraction in the Caribbean

Nippon Light Metals has commenced the extraction of rare earth minerals found in red bauxite mud in Jamaica's Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

Marc Howe | February 8, 2013 | 4:22 am

Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment

Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax.

Kerry Hall | February 7, 2013 | 9:59 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones

Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 5, 2013 | 2:20 pm

Chinese rare earth company raided by Hong Kong authorities

China Mining Resources has revealed that its Hong Kong-based offices were raided by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on January 15 in relation to a recent botched acquisition bid.

Marc Howe | February 5, 2013 | 4:08 am

Denmark to decide whether Greenland can start mining uranium

A majority in the Danish parliament is reportedly ready to allow the extraction and exports of the radioactive element from Greenland, which represents a historical shift in Danish foreign policy, after 30 years of opposition to nuclear power.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 30, 2013 | 2:36 pm

Alaska to commence mining of rare earth minerals by 2016

An Alaskan company hopes to commence mining of rare earth minerals in the south east of Prince of Wales Island by 2016.

Marc Howe | January 28, 2013 | 6:39 am

Jamaica gives the green light to rare earth feasibility study

The mining of rare earth minerals in the Caribbean nation of Jamaica has come a step closer after its government gave the go-ahead to the feasibility study for a proposed extraction project

Marc Howe | January 25, 2013 | 3:55 am