Rare Earth Top Stories

China plumbs ocean depths to extend its cobalt lead

China, the leading holder of international deep sea exploration licences, increases its lead in the race for alternative sources of battery minerals by taking samples from cobalt-bearing mountains deep in the Pacific.

Reuters | November 14, 2018 | 12:52 pm

Global cobalt glut won’t be stemmed by Glencore Congo output stoppage

Disruptions to cobalt supplies in the DRC are not expected…

Reuters | November 14, 2018 | 9:59 am

Chilean regulators reject Albemarle’s plans to boost lithium output

The applicant does not present the details necessary to rule…

Reuters | November 13, 2018 | 3:09 pm

Congo opposition reneging on unity boosts Kabila protege

Kabila’s anointed successor in power would raise the risk of…

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2018 | 11:20 am

Waymo said to launch first driverless car service in December

Pricing may become more nuanced as Waymo collects more data…

Bloomberg News | November 13, 2018 | 10:40 am

Former rare earth miner executive arrested, suspected of money laundering

South African police have arrested a former project director for Canadian rare earths-focussed Great Western Minerals Group’s (GWMG) on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 21, 2013 | 5:33 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The next frontier of mining

The 5 most interesting ways we are exploring for mineral wealth.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 21, 2013 | 12:21 am

VIDEO: North American heavy rare earth mining is…well, rare

The Ucore Bokan project is rich in heavy rare earths.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 20, 2013 | 4:30 am

New report shows just what a disaster 2012 was for juniors

IPO and secondary market all but collapsed.

Frik Els | February 19, 2013 | 7:15 pm

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

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