February 24, 2012

The next Molycorp? Frontier says it can produce rare earths by 2015

Mining and processing rare earths is a tricky business. Processing the materials is costly, and the supply of the 17 elements used in manufacturing everything from smart phones to electric…

February 24, 2012

Legal action may delay Malaysian rare earths plant

Malaysian residents opposed to a rare earths processing facility have launched a legal challenged that threatens to delay the project put forward by Australia's Lynas Corp.

February 23, 2012

Rare Earth element found far, far away; tellurium detected for the first time in ancient stars

Nearly 13.7 billion years ago, the universe was made of only hydrogen, helium and traces of lithium — byproducts of the Big Bang. Some 300 million years later, the very…

February 23, 2012

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited: Kvanefjeld Project-Major Technical Breakthrough: Atmospheric Leaching Extracts 90-95% of Uranium and Heavy Rare Earths

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited (ASX:GGG) ("GMEL" or "the Company") is pleased to provide an update on metallurgical developments that continue to enhance the Kvanefjeld multi-element project ( uranium rare…

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…