Rare Earth Top Stories

Aclara Resources withdraws EIA application for its Penco Module project in Chile

Aclara has decided to take more time in order to “fully understand and resolve the remaining issues” and resubmit a revised EIA application for its sole project.

Staff Writer | March 24, 2022 | 11:16 am

Rare earths show potential for quantum communications, processors

Researchers discovered the value of europium molecular crystals for quantum…

Staff Writer | March 18, 2022 | 5:05 am

5 CHARTS: Mining supercycle – how soon is now?

Pent-up demand, supply shocks, low stocks pushed aluminum, copper and…

Frik Els | March 17, 2022 | 11:27 am

Australia unveils $360m in critical minerals funding to offset China dominance

Projects to be funded include the second rare earth separation…

Reuters | March 16, 2022 | 9:09 am

How ‘leaky waves’ from ambient noise can reveal what lies underneath earth’s surface

Researchers have improved the way of studying the geologic structures…

Staff Writer | March 10, 2022 | 6:06 am

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