Minmetals confirms China rare earths merger, creating new giant

Move will see three of China's "Big Six" rare earths producers combined, which will boost Beijing influence over pricing.

Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 4:23 am

China to release rare earth mining rights in an ‘orderly’ way – Ministry of Industry

Official from the ministry said country should strengthen exploration of the Bayan Obo mine in the Inner Mongolia region, as well as medium and heavy rare earths resources.

Reuters | December 20, 2021 | 7:51 am

Norra Kärr deposit could help make the EU self-sufficient in rare earth metals – study

A researcher at the University of Gothenburg proposes studying untapped REE deposits outside China so they are developed in an efficient manner.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 17, 2021 | 6:06 am

Decarbonization plays the metals fiddle in 2022

COP26 sets the tone for 2022 as the energy transition opens the door to unprecedented metals demand.

Henry Lazenby | December 13, 2021 | 12:19 pm

USA Rare Earth to produce nearly half of critical minerals in USGS’ updated list

USA Rare Earth said it wants to develop the Round Top project to support a domestic mine-to-magnet supply chain.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 12, 2021 | 1:23 pm

MP Materials enters rare earth magnet supply deal with GM, to build factory in Texas

MP will develop a 200,000 sqft. greenfield metal, alloy and NdFeB magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 9, 2021 | 9:35 am

Artificial material mimics rare earth compounds

Researchers at Aalto University created a new material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | December 6, 2021 | 6:06 am

Hochschild’s rare earths spin-off Aclara to start trading in Toronto

Aclara Resources will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker “ARA” on December 10.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 3, 2021 | 6:57 am

Asteroid “ideal for mining exploration” to enter Earth’s orbit next week

An asteroid as big as a football field has been singled out by scientists as an ideal target for a mining exploration mission.

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 1, 2021 | 7:12 am

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