Recent Articles

Industry players respond to Goldman analysis of REE markets

Posted on May 9, 2011

Obviously, there has been one story front and center in the world of REEs this week, that of Goldman Sachs' analysis of the REE markets, and the financial medias rote recitation of said self-described analysis as fact. Judging by my inbox over the weekend, it's safe to say that Malcolm Southwood and his band of merry MBAs have rankled the geologists that be, to no discernible end. Reactions seem to run the gamut from disbelief to contention to naked outrage.

Down Under REE report: it's busy in Australia

Posted on April 11, 2011

Another busy week for the Australian REE sector. There have been no dramatic announcements in recent weeks, so the share market headlines have been focused elsewhere, but a great deal is happening and further news is expected soon on a range of fronts.

Lynas, Alkane talking co-operation: report

Posted on April 11, 2011

Two Australian REE companies could be planning to work together to provide a range of both light and heavy rare earths.

Down under REE report: yet another entrant, REE prices soar

Posted on March 4, 2011

It is becoming very hard to keep with the Australian REE story.

The down under REE report: new in Angola, surprise in Queensland

Posted on March 3, 2011

Add Angola to your Australian REE explorer watch list.

The London REE Report: Europe Slows, Asia Booms.

Posted on December 1, 2010

The Philippine government does not offer any subsidies for renewables but Northwind earned carbon credits for the project under the UN's Clean Development Mechanism. As such, any future wind energy projects could also qualify for the UN-backed carbon offsetting scheme.

The London REE Report: BMW's EV Approach. China Blinks?

Posted on November 26, 2010

The electrification of a vehicle requires new concepts in vehicle architecture and body construction in order to exploit the potential of the new emission-free drive system to optimum effect.

Australia's "forgotten" rare earths

Posted on November 23, 2010

There’s about 10 million contained tonnes of rare earths lying in just one mine in Australia – but whether they will ever extracted is in doubt. Welcome to Australia’s forgotten rare earth deposits.

RMB Debate: USGS Releases Report “Rare Earth Elements in U.S. Not So Rare”

Posted on November 18, 2010

Normally, a report put out by the USGS would go under RMBMedia, but this one will undoubtedly stir debate.

The London REE Report: China, Mongolia, Japan

Posted on October 6, 2010

Last year, 90 percent of the U.S. imports for rare-earth metals were from China, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. But this year, according to USGS, the figure is 97 percent.

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