May 13, 2013

Glencore Xstrata produces 18 pct more copper in Q1

Thank Africa.

May 10, 2013

Mad rush for Molycorp: shares rocket 32%

Rare earth miner regains confidence of investors.

May 9, 2013

Molycorp results better than expected for first quarter

Rare earth miner says second half of year will improve for sales and production.

May 7, 2013

New mining technology could increase profits

Trends editor Richard Karn says the need for low-cost production may prove to be the new basis for invention.

May 6, 2013

Namibia’s Lofdal project rich in heavy rare earths

VIDEO: The project has an estimated 75-80% heavy rare earth oxide content.

May 6, 2013

Canada’s federal government urges collaboration in Ring of Fire

Along with copper and nickel resources, the Ontario region holds the single largest deposit of chromite on the continent.

May 3, 2013

New Wyoming lithium deposit could meet all U.S. demand

The U.S. currently imports more than 80% of the lithium it uses, with the silvery metal winding up in batteries from cell phones to electric cars.

May 3, 2013

Illegal rare earth production in China keeps global prices low: vice-minister

Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment.

May 3, 2013

Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength

Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain.

April 30, 2013

Three more years of heavy rare earth shortages

Research analyst Luisa Moreno says many of the companies unearthing them are still learning to navigate the supply chain.