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China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project
Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.
US Rare Earths Inc. moves forward with Montana drilling
Company settles legal dispute and acquires necessary permit.
Lynas says rare earths prices 25% below sustainable level
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
Recent drilling at the site led to a major boost in the results.
Ucore throws weight behind rare earths bill
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
Geologist says the deposits are better than on land.
The conflict over conflict metals
Lisa Reisman, managing editor of MetalMiner.com, sees opportunity in the controversial provisions governing conflict minerals.
Wyoming releases new study on rare earth elements
Through the scientific study, the State Geological Survey has confirmed that rare earth elements occur across the state.
INFOGRAPHIC: Pebble Project economics and employment
Insights on the impacts of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.
Have rare earth prices bottomed out?
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
The government is also working on a bill to update the mining act.
Japan on buying spree as Chinese REE exports soar
Japan's improving economy is boosting demand for rare metals.
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
The government chose an Australian company to explore the country's southern region.
Exploration underway around Pajarito Mountain in New Mexico
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
Company has signed on to acquire a location in the Pacific Northwest.
United Nations publishes first plan for deep sea mining
Companies could apply for mining licences as soon as 2016 to extract gold, copper and more.
Mad rush for Molycorp: shares rocket 32%
Rare earth miner regains confidence of investors.
Molycorp results better than expected for first quarter
Rare earth miner says second half of year will improve for sales and production.
New mining technology could increase profits
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
VIDEO: The project has an estimated 75-80% heavy rare earth oxide content.
Canada's federal government urges collaboration in Ring of Fire
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
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
Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment.
Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength
Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain.
Three more years of heavy rare earth shortages
Research analyst Luisa Moreno says many of the companies unearthing them are still learning to navigate the supply chain.
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