July 5, 2012

Baja’s top shareholder won’t give more for Boleo

Besieged Baja Mining suffered another setback on Thursday after Mount Kellett Capital Management, the company’s largest shareholder, announced it wouldn’t provide debt or equity financing for the Boleo project in…

July 4, 2012

Ucore Comments on the Announcement of a Chinese Rare Earth Stockpile

In response to China's announcement to stockpile critical rare earth oxides, Ucore urges the U.S. government to do the same.

July 2, 2012

Social media derails Lynas Corp’s rare-eaths plans

CEO Nicholas Curtis says he underestimated the power of social media as local residents in Malaysia have used Facebook and Twitter to rally local and foreign opposition to the company's…

June 29, 2012

Globex to start drilling on Turner Falls rare earths property

With drilling scheduled to for next week, Globex looks to make an impact with its Quebec-based project.

June 26, 2012

Investments worth their weight in graphite: Glen Jones

Graphite is the "it" metal of the moment, but as an investment space it remains largely misunderstood.

June 23, 2012

It’s not just about rare earth and lithium; the aluminum industry loves the Tesla Model S

The much-anticipated Tesla Model S, which started production last week, uses a lot of aluminum, and that has industry groups pleased as punch.

June 22, 2012

Baja Mining thanks shareholders for their support and provides project update

On the table at the company's annual shareholder's meeting in Vancouver were cost overruns, operating costs and new funding requirements.

June 21, 2012

China has ‘paid a big price’ for its rare earth industry: government

China is restricting the export of rare earths to protect its environment, said Su Bo, vice-minister of industry and information technology at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

June 20, 2012

Baja Mining has 45 days to come up with money for Boleo

Besieged Baja Mining (TSX:BAJ) added another 14% on Wednesday following good gains the day before to trade at $0.205 after announcing it had negotiated a 45-day standstill agreement with lenders…

June 19, 2012

The only five rare earth elements that matter: Jack Lifton

There is no single rare earth element market. Instead, the rare earth universe is made up of four or five distinct "critical rare earth" markets that should be the focus…