November 12, 2014

CHART: Mining capital crisis continues

To keep the lights on 30% of juniors need to raise money within six months, 59% within a year new survey shows.

November 12, 2014

Ucore uses molecular recognition technology to generate 99%+ pure heavy rare earth concentrate

The >99% pure HREE Concentrate is a carbonate salt rare earth concentrate ("REC") comprised of heavy rare earths ranging from samarium (Sm) through lutetium (Lu).

November 12, 2014

With the ongoing global skills shortage within mining is it time to get the job seeker’s perspective?

A global survey of over 5,300 job seekers sheds some light on the issues in the war for talent which the Mining sector continues to face.

November 11, 2014

What slowdown? Mining equipment market to grow 8.4% a year

Mining equipment market to grow at compound annual rate of 8.42% to $134 billion through 2019 surpassing the market for construction equipment.

November 11, 2014

Frank Holmes’ advice to investors? Chill

Find out about the indicators Holmes watches to read the market's pulse, and why a +/- 35% move for gold doesn't keep him awake at night.

November 11, 2014

Jack Lifton: Innovation is the key to rare earth independence

Centralized modern processing could make it possible for mining companies in the United States, Europe and Australia to start producing truly critical materials with small capex.

November 11, 2014

Weak oil price, currencies helping miners stay afloat

A simple rule of thumb is that price changes have a two-to-one impact on the bottom line, while cost changes have a one-to-one impact.

November 6, 2014

Deep-sea miner Nautilus to charter ship as floating base

The ship will accommodate as many as 180 people and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2017.

November 5, 2014

Molycorp tanks after results

Shares down 19% after hours after production at its Mountain Pass rare earth mine in California slumps 58% and costs more than double.

November 5, 2014

Molycorp (NYSE: MCP) reports third quarter 2014 financial results

The Company reported consolidated net revenues in the third quarter of 2014 of $123.9 million, a 6% increase over the preceding quarter.