February 14, 2012 Vale resuming Sudbury operations, says no 2012 production impact Brazillian miner Vale SA said Tuesday it is gradually resuming mining at its underground nickel operations in Sudbury, Canada.
February 14, 2012 Death of DRC mining go-to guy will reshape country’s resource sector Augustin Katumba Mwanke, the former governor of copper-rich Katanga province and go-to guy for resource deals, was seen by many as the power behind the throne.
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…
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
