May 18, 2014 Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.
May 15, 2014 Mining deals in Canada plunge 51%, but light at end of tunnel getting brighter Canadian mining and metals deals plunged 51% in terms of value and 13% when it comes to volume in the first quarter of 2014. Yet results show a sustained improvement,…
May 13, 2014 The North American rare earth landscape Investors and analysts should not conclude recent losses incurred by Molycorp, or Australia’s Lynas are synonymous with the entire REE industry.
May 12, 2014 Gallium market to benefit as LEDs come of age Demand for gallium is forecast to rise rapidly between 2014 and 2020 as general lighting moves away from incandescent and fluorescent lamps to light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
May 9, 2014 Tesla’s Gigafactory Could Power Up Lithium and Graphite Producers The correction in the lithium ETF may be an opportunity for long-term believers in the electrification of automobiles.
May 7, 2014 Molycorp shares tank on Q1 results Average selling price for Colorado rare earth miner's products continue to slide – 20% below 2013.
May 7, 2014 The value of project generators in a low probability industry Project generators operate in different markets and stages of project development. Risk profiles vary considerably; leading to diversification within the universe.
May 7, 2014 Resource rich countries lead global conflict and political violence index Levels of conflict and political violence have risen significantly in 48 countries, most of them considered traditional mining destinations.
May 6, 2014 Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.
May 5, 2014 Chris Ecclestone: right size, right metals signal success for REE projects The rare earth elements sector is smaller than it was a few years ago, and Chris Ecclestone, mining strategist with Hallgarten & Co., thinks it needs to get smaller still.
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