October 21, 2014 China admits 40% of magnetic rare earths supply is illegal World's dominant supplier of rare earth elements reveals a huge portion of supply used in magnets is illegally mined; much larger than initially anticipated
October 21, 2014 Greenland explorer tearing it up after assays Vancouver-based junior jumps 7% after assays from prospect on 3,600km2 coastal property returns strong copper-nickel-cobalt and platinum group results.
October 20, 2014 China sets tougher restrictions on illegal mining, exporting of rare earths Beijing has launched a five-month campaign that aims to finally crackdown on illegal extraction and smuggling of the coveted elements.
October 20, 2014 RB Energy meltdown highlights tough times for lithium, rare earth firms As RB Energy Inc. flamed out and fell into creditor protection during the past couple of weeks, investors were shell-shocked.
October 20, 2014 Jinchuan Group to Restructure Gansu Rare Earth Group It was reported that Baogang Group expressed strong interest in getting a controlling stake in Gansu Rare Earth Group.
October 15, 2014 Mick Davis has now almost $5 billion to build new mining empire The former Xstrata boss' new venture, X2 Resources, is "currently reviewing a number of opportunities in the metals and mining sector."
October 15, 2014 Batteries leave lithium hydroxide facing tight supply 2015 could see a battery surge as lithium hydroxide faces a shortage on strong global demand, says Benchmark
October 14, 2014 Court orders Centerra to halt trade of shares owned by Kyrgyz gov’t The injunction was sought by Stans Energy.
October 13, 2014 Inside Australia’s graphite boom 2014 has seen graphite stocks in Australia take-off with the value of ASX-listed companies topping $1bn
October 10, 2014 Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
Two killed in underground explosion at Polish coal mine Eight workers evacuated, but contact with two was lost. After seven hours, teams found the missing miners dead. December 23, 2025 | 03:11 am
