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US miner goes after rare earths in the Cook Islands

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 28, 2016 | 8:05 am Base Metals Battery Metals Precious Metals Asia Australia Canada Europe Copper Gold Iron Ore Rare Earth Silver 

Rising demand for hard-to-find rare earths (REEs) needed for high tech gadgets, green energy and batteries used by hybrid vehicles continues to push mining companies to scour the ocean floors. The latest of them is Ocean Minerals LLC, a deep...

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