Rare Earth Top Stories

Key insights from the inaugural Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

The Future Minerals Forum recently heard Saudi Arabia is looking to invest its massive capital potential to not only develop its industry, from exploration to downstream battery metal processing.

Northern Miner Staff | January 17, 2022 | 6:01 pm

US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths

The bill is the latest in a string of U.S.…

Reuters | January 17, 2022 | 11:57 am

Recycling plant aims to turn US coal country into rare earth powerhouse

“The mining industry needs to do a better job of…

Amanda Stutt | January 14, 2022 | 11:52 am

EV industry moving in right direction to close gap with internal combustion engines – report

According to IDTechEx, electrification is inevitable as is the EV…

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | January 12, 2022 | 6:06 am

Bullish investors add $90bn to top 50 biggest mining companies

Despite the pullback in iron ore and copper prices, the…

MINING.com Editor | January 11, 2022 | 1:18 pm

A new magnetic way to separate rare earths

US researchers found a way to make the separation process more efficient and less polluting.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | November 3, 2019 | 8:18 am

Australia considers funding for rare earths projects — minister

Australia is aiming to develop six critical mineral industries that it sees as key to future technologies and where it has large mineral reserves.

Reuters | October 29, 2019 | 8:21 pm

Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration

A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 27, 2019 | 8:00 am

Rare earths to be extracted at former Illinois coal mine

Canada's Avalon and America's CSA join forces to supply the US with rare earths.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 24, 2019 | 6:20 am

Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns”

New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.

Frik Els | October 21, 2019 | 1:15 pm