February 10, 2012

Germany and Kazakhstan ink $4 billion rare earths deal

A $4 billion rare earths deal signed this week between Germany and Kazakhstan is being criticized by human rights groups.

February 9, 2012

Rare Element Files December 31 Second Quarter Financial Results and Update on Preliminary Feasibility Study for Bear Lodge Project

The net loss for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $10.1 million or $0.23 per share as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million or $0.07 per…

February 7, 2012

Graphite and rare earth metals for the 21st Century: Jack Lifton

The list of once-obscure metals and minerals that are becoming "strategic" seems to be growing daily. However, population growth and rising living standards in developing countries are driving demand for…

February 7, 2012

Hudson’s Neodymium magnet mine

The Sarfartoq Carbonatite Complex, in west Greenland, is 100% controlled by Hudson Resources TSX.V – HUD and is one of the worlds largest carbonatite complexes having approximate dimensions of 13km…

February 6, 2012

Colorado class action complaint accuses Molycorp execs of fraud

Was Molycorp's promotion of the Mountain Pass mine-attracting the attention of U.S. lawmakers and the international business community to looming domestic rare earths shortages-little more than hype?

February 5, 2012

Blown away: 70% of Europe’s new power generation comes from renewables

According to a new European Wind Energy Association report a record 71% of all the new power generating capacity installed in the Europe Union in 2011 came from solar panels,…

February 4, 2012

Outrage over Lynas approval

One of the most vocal opponents to Lynas Corporation's plans in Malaysia says it is "outraged and appalled" by the Government's decision to grant Lynas a temporary operating licence.

February 3, 2012

IAMGOLD declares rare earth inferred resource of 467 million tonnes at a grade of 1.65% TREO

IAMGOLD Corporation ("IAMGOLD" or the "Company") today announced that it has declared an inferred resource of 466.8 million tonnes at a grade of 1.65% Total Rare Earth Oxides ("TREO") as…

February 1, 2012

I shoulda, coulda, woulda bought Molycorp. Rare earth miner now up 30% in 2012 after $390 million cash injection

Molycorp on Wednesday built on its strong gains since the start of the year after announcing a $390 million cash injection from Chile's Molymet.

February 1, 2012

Forum identifies heavy rare earth potential on the Kipawa West Project

Forum Uranium Corp. (TSX VENTURE:FDC) is pleased to announce results from its 2011 prospecting and sampling program this past autumn on its Kipawa West project under option from Aurizon Mines…