Rare Earth

Rare Element Files December 31 Second Quarter Financial Results and Update on Preliminary Feasibility Study for Bear Lodge Project

The net loss for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $10.1 million or $0.23 per share as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million or $0.07 per share for the same period in 2010.

Graphite and rare earth metals for the 21st Century: Jack Lifton

The list of once-obscure metals and minerals that are becoming “strategic” seems to be growing daily. However, population growth and rising living standards in developing countries are driving demand for most raw materials

Hudson’s Neodymium magnet mine

The Sarfartoq Carbonatite Complex, in west Greenland, is 100% controlled by Hudson Resources TSX.V – HUD and is one of the worlds largest carbonatite complexes having approximate dimensions of 13km X 8 km.

Colorado class action complaint accuses Molycorp execs of fraud

Was Molycorp’s promotion of the Mountain Pass mine-attracting the attention of U.S. lawmakers and the international business community to looming domestic rare earths shortages-little more than hype?

Blown away: 70% of Europe’s new power generation comes from renewables

According to a new European Wind Energy Association report a record 71% of all the new power generating capacity installed in the Europe Union in 2011 came from solar panels, offshore and onshore wind turbines and other renewable energy sources. This at the same time as the world’s largest clean coal power station project appears stuck in the starting blocks.

Outrage over Lynas approval

One of the most vocal opponents to Lynas Corporation’s plans in Malaysia says it is “outraged and appalled” by the Government’s decision to grant Lynas a temporary operating licence.

IAMGOLD declares rare earth inferred resource of 467 million tonnes at a grade of 1.65% TREO

IAMGOLD Corporation (“IAMGOLD” or the “Company”) today announced that it has declared an inferred resource of 466.8 million tonnes at a grade of 1.65% Total Rare Earth Oxides (“TREO”) as a result of its 2011 exploration drilling program conducted on the rare earth elements (“REE”) zone adjacent to its Niobec niobium mine near Saguenay, Quebec, Canada.

I shoulda, coulda, woulda bought Molycorp. Rare earth miner now up 30% in 2012 after $390 million cash injection

Molycorp on Wednesday built on its strong gains since the start of the year after announcing a $390 million cash injection from Chile’s Molymet.

Forum identifies heavy rare earth potential on the Kipawa West Project

Forum Uranium Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FDC) is pleased to announce results from its 2011 prospecting and sampling program this past autumn on its Kipawa West project under option from Aurizon Mines Ltd., which adjoins Matamec’s Kipawa Rare Earth Deposit near Val D’Or, Quebec. Matamec recently announced a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for average annual production of over 5,000 tonnes of a mixed Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO) concentrate.

Rare earth metals—not your father’s mining biz: Byron King

The non-Chinese rare earth metals sector is not dying, insists Byron King, editor of Outstanding Investments and Energy & Scarcity Investor. However, a rare earth miner’s path to success significantly differs from the precious metals game.

Great Western Minerals Group’s LCM Successfully Completes First Pour With New Rare Earth Furnace

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN–(Marketwire – Jan. 31, 2012) – Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (“GWMG” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Less Common Metals (“LCM”), has successfully carried out the first full-scale melt with LCM’s newly acquired furnace. The first pour was undertaken on Friday, January 27, 2012 at LCM’s new plant located in Hooton Park in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN–(Marketwire – Jan. 31, 2012) – Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (“GWMG” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Less Common Metals (“LCM”), has su…

WTO slapdown: China told to lift restrictions on mineral exports

In a ruling that will have ramifications for rare earth supplies, the World Trade Organization ruled today that China is improperly restricting the export of minerals.

Great Western Minerals Group Completes First Phase of Steenkampskraal Rare Earth Evaluation Program

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (“GWMG” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) is pleased to announce that it has completed the first phase of the exploration program at the Company’s Steenkampskraal rare earth property in South Africa.

Somebody please tell Newt that mining the moon won’t be that easy

Newt Gingrich, presidential aspirant in the current Republican contest, wants to see a permanent moon base established by the second term of his presidency that could be used for space tourism and mining ventures.

Monetizing monazite

Global supplies of rare earth elements have been threatened ever since China imposed export quotas in mid-2010. In the aftermath, increased attention was drawn to potential producers like MolyCorp and Lynas Corporation, while the sector was viewed in need of a savior outside of China. Among the juniors aiming to join the fray, Medallion Resources has proposed a unique strategy to gain low-cost production in the very near term.