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China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project

Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013
Copper mine truck

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.

US Rare Earths Inc. moves forward with Montana drilling

Ana Komnenic | June 17, 2013
US Rare Earths begins drilling in Montana

Company settles legal dispute and acquires necessary permit.

Lynas says rare earths prices 25% below sustainable level

Kerry Hall | June 17, 2013
LAMP in Malaysia

The miner also said it would limit production to 11,000 tonnes per year at its Mt. Weld mine.

Pele Mountain increases estimate of uranium and rare earths project

Kerry Hall | June 17, 2013
Rare earth elements

Recent drilling at the site led to a major boost in the results.

Ucore throws weight behind rare earths bill

Investing News Network | June 17, 2013
American flag

Legislation currently making its way through the US Congress to support the domestic rare earths industry has been given the thumbs up by the near-term producer.

Pacific Ocean rich in gold, rare earths

Kerry Hall | June 7, 2013
Papua New Guinea

Geologist says the deposits are better than on land.

The conflict over conflict metals

The Metals Report | June 4, 2013

Lisa Reisman, managing editor of MetalMiner.com, sees opportunity in the controversial provisions governing conflict minerals.

Wyoming releases new study on rare earth elements

Kerry Hall | June 4, 2013
Wyoming mountains

Through the scientific study, the State Geological Survey has confirmed that rare earth elements occur across the state.

INFOGRAPHIC: Pebble Project economics and employment

MINING.com Editor | May 30, 2013
VC pebble project teaser

Insights on the impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.

Have rare earth prices bottomed out?

Andrew Topf | May 30, 2013

Rare metal prices could be poised for a bounce, helped by strong demand from major customers and renewed investor interest.

Kenya to form state-owned mining company

Kerry Hall | May 27, 2013
Kenyan flag on helmet

The government is also working on a bill to update the mining act.

Japan on buying spree as Chinese REE exports soar

Andrew Topf | May 27, 2013

Japan's improving economy is boosting demand for rare metals.

Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2013
Commodity supercycle is essentially over: Citigroup

Group expects 2013 to be year in which “the death bells ring for the commodity supercycle after its duly noted sunset.”

Malawi launches exploration for rare earth metals, natural gas

Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013
Explorers on exploration

The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.

Exploration underway around Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico

MINING.com Editor | May 20, 2013
Core drilling rig

Drilling has started on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in a search for financially viable sources of rare earth elements to mine.

Canada Rare Earth Corp. identifies refinery development site in US

MINING.com Editor | May 20, 2013
Rare earth elements

Company has signed on to acquire a location in the Pacific Northwest.

United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining

Kerry Hall | May 20, 2013
Small sea bed

Companies could apply for mining licences as soon as 2016 to extract gold, copper and more.

Mad rush for Molycorp: shares rocket 32%

Frik Els | May 10, 2013
Mad rush for Molycorp: shares rocket 31%

Rare earth miner regains confidence of investors.

Molycorp results better than expected for first quarter

Kerry Hall | May 9, 2013
Molycorp ore crushing and blending

Rare earth miner says second half of year will improve for sales and production.

New mining technology could increase profits

The Metals Report | May 7, 2013

Trends editor Richard Karn says the need for low-cost production may prove to be the new basis for invention.

Namibia's Lofdal project rich in heavy rare earths

MINING.com Editor | May 6, 2013
Namibia Map

VIDEO: The project has an estimated 75-80% heavy rare earth oxide content.

Canada's federal government urges collaboration in Ring of Fire

MINING.com Editor | May 6, 2013
Tony Clement

Along with copper and nickel resources, the Ontario region holds the single largest deposit of chromite on the continent.

New Wyoming lithium deposit could meet all U.S. demand

Oilprice.com | May 3, 2013

The U.S. currently imports more than 80% of the lithium it uses, with the silvery metal winding up in batteries from cell phones to electric cars.

Illegal rare earth production in China keeps global prices low: vice-minister

Anthony Halley | May 3, 2013
China_great_wall_400

Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment.

Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength

MINING.com Editor | May 3, 2013
Niobium

Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain.

Three more years of heavy rare earth shortages

The Metals Report | April 30, 2013

Research analyst Luisa Moreno says many of the companies unearthing them are still learning to navigate the supply chain.

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