Illegal rare earth production in China keeps global prices low: vice-minister Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment. MINING.com Editor | May 3, 2013 | 6:16 pm
Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain. MINING.COM Staff Writer | May 3, 2013 | 4:07 am
Russia wakes sleeping rare earth giant Billionaire Alexander Nesis, state-owned Rostec reach $1bn deal to develop world's largest rare earth deposit and take control of Russia's REE stockpiles. Vladimir Basov | April 28, 2013 | 12:18 am
Eastplats suspends funding for South African Crocodile River mine The company cited low prices and productivity as reasons for the decision. Kerry Hall | April 20, 2013 | 11:30 pm
China forms major rare earth group in Ganzhou The government is encouraging more business mergers and forming megacorporations. Kerry Hall | April 11, 2013 | 6:00 am
One-atom-thick layer of germanium to challenge graphene in future electronics Germanium and graphene battle for the future of electronics. MINING.com Editor | April 10, 2013 | 7:19 pm
This is what rare earth mining in China looks like Under-capitalized and labour intensive. Michael Allan McCrae | April 7, 2013 | 4:30 pm
US must reform mine permit process to grow domestic rare earth industry: study Calls getting louder for domestic US rare earth production. MINING.com Editor | April 3, 2013 | 4:57 pm