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Molycorp says more than 75% of phase 1 production at Mountain Pass committed

Molycorp Inc. (MCP) reported that more than three-quarters of the Phase 1 rare-earth production at its flagship California manufacturing facility has been […]

MarketWatch via Yahoo! | January 3, 2012 | 5:17 pm

Natural disasters, gold price among Top Mining Stories of 2011

2011 will go down as the year when the wind fell out of the sails of economic recovery and serious storm clouds gathered on the horizon.

Andrew Topf | January 1, 2012 | 4:46 am

Bucko Lake Mine production hit by low nickel prices

The Bucko Lake Mine in Manitoba is scaling back operations due to a fall in nickel prices.

Andrew Topf | December 30, 2011 | 7:38 pm

Areva in talks to sell Eramet nickel mining stake

French nuclear giant Areva says it is in talks to sell its 26% stake in major nickel miner, Eramet (formerly Soc. Le Nickel) with major operations in New Caledoinia.

Mineweb | December 28, 2011 | 7:55 am

China says 2012 rare earths export quotas will be unchanged

China has set the first tranche of rare earths export quotas for 2012 with more in reserve for firms that have not yet passed inspections. The biggest producer Baotou Rare Earth is still awaiting environmental approval

Mineweb | December 27, 2011 | 9:12 am

Nickel wards off pancreatic cancer

In a study of pancreatic cancer, Spanish researchers found that patients with high concentrations of nickel and selenium were least likely to suffer from the disease.

Michael Allan McCrae | December 26, 2011 | 4:03 pm

DOE report finds 5 clean-energy related REEs at risk in short-term

The substantial capex required for the development of a rare earths mine, compounded by major miners' lack of interest in mining rare earths, may spell trouble in meeting future demand.

Mineweb | December 23, 2011 | 8:20 am

PNG’s Ramu nickel mine to run at full capacity by mid/late 2013

Minority partner Highlands Pacific said Tuesday it expects the Ramu nickel project in Papua New Guinea to operate close to maximum capacity by mid to late 2013.

Mineweb | December 20, 2011 | 8:02 am

Molycorp Gets Drilling Permission for Mountain Pass Facility

Rare earth producer Molycorp (MCP) said Friday it has been granted U.S. government authorization to begin exploratory drilling for heavy rare earth minerals in Mountain Pass, California.

Forbes | December 17, 2011 | 10:27 pm

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Molycorp says more than 75% of phase 1 production at Mountain Pass committed

Natural disasters, gold price among Top Mining Stories of 2011

Bucko Lake Mine production hit by low nickel prices

Areva in talks to sell Eramet nickel mining stake

China says 2012 rare earths export quotas will be unchanged

Nickel wards off pancreatic cancer

DOE report finds 5 clean-energy related REEs at risk in short-term

PNG’s Ramu nickel mine to run at full capacity by mid/late 2013

Molycorp Gets Drilling Permission for Mountain Pass Facility

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