September 13, 2012 Lynas to face more troubles over Malaysian plant According to a report by Fairfax Media, Lynas Corporation Limited may face more obstacles at its rare earths processing plant in Malaysia after a group of activists confirmed its commitment…
September 13, 2012 ‘Eastwooding’ space miners pitch ideas to ‘invisible Obama’ No U.S. president has waxed as poetically about mining the moon the way John F. Kennedy did about landing on it. But that didn't stop four entrepreneurs from making their…
September 12, 2012 The truth about rare earth, the technology metals Just as the Bronze Age catapulted human civilization to new levels, critical metals are changing the way we live today. Rare earth elements, the group of resources used in the…
September 11, 2012 China’s stockpile effort could stabilize rare earth metals prices: Brandon Tirpak In the next few weeks, China's government will begin stockpiling roughly ¥6B worth of rare earth elements.
September 10, 2012 Afghanistan’s trillion-dollar mineral assets imperilled by corruption Mining companies would give their eye teeth to exploit Afghanistan’s recently discovered $1 trillion of untapped mineral wealth, but analysts warn that corruption, war and lack of infrastructure are likely…
September 10, 2012 Matamec finishes 16,000 metres definition drilling campaign on its heavy rare earths Kipawa deposit The company announced today the the completion of a 16,158-metre drilling campaign on the heavy rare earths-yttrium-zirconium Kipawa deposit, located on the Zeus property.
September 6, 2012 China and Japan maritime dispute extends to ocean floor mineral finds Disputes between China and Japan over offshore territory have proceeded a step further with both countries competing for exploratory licenses to large swathes of the Pacific Ocean floor.
September 5, 2012 Lynas OK to operate controversial rare earths plant in Malaysia Malaysia's Atomic Energy Licensing Board granted a temporary licence for an initial two-year period under strict safety requirements.
September 4, 2012 Baja Mining’s partners indecisive on further funding for Mexico project Canadian Baja Mining (TSX:BAJ) shareholders continue to be anxious about the future of the company’s flagship Boleo project in Mexico, as its South Korean partners were unable to decide on…
August 31, 2012 India looks for rare earths under the sea India is already building a rare-earth mineral processing plant in the east coast state of Orissa and will invest $135 million in a new exploration ship and the refurbishing of…
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
