20 tonnes of mixed rare earth carbonate produced at Energy Fuels’ White Mesa Mill in Utah shipped to Neo's rare earth separations facility in Estonia.

The agreements are with privately held Controlled Thermal Resources and Vulcan Energy Resources.

Demand for safe haven assets rose following a rise in US initial jobless claims.

Copper prices ticked up on Friday as the US dollar pulled back from a three-month high.

Many juniors are on the hunt for ‘technology metals,’ a broad category that includes cobalt, copper, nickel, platinum group elements, graphite, lithium, rare earth elements, and silver, among others.

American coal production this year will swell 15% to meet stronger demand for electricity at home and abroad, according to the US Energy Department.

Copper prices retreated on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve confirmed plans to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected.

Moody's warns the coal industry will face increasing risks related to worker safety and human capital.