April 28, 2011

Japan rare earth imports from China jump 40% in March

Japan's imports of rare earths from China rose 40 percent in March from the previous month, Ministry of Finance data showed, with some observers saying demand is so far unaffected…

April 25, 2011

Quest Board approves funding for pre-feasibility study, Strange Lake B-Zone deposit, Quebec

Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:QRM) is pleased to report that its Board of Directors has approved funding for a pre-feasibility study […]

April 23, 2011

Malaysian rare earths plant review won’t delay project – Lynas

Rare earths project developer, Lynas, reckons independent review of its proposed Malaysian processing facility will not pose a delay for project completion.

April 20, 2011

Geodex acquires Jake Lee property for rare earth potential

Geodex has acquired by staking the Jake Lee project covering approximately 3800 hectares located 80km south of Fredericton. Geodex will conduct an exploration program focused on the rare earth elements…

April 20, 2011

Rare earth supplies to remain tight for next 5 years despite promises of new production

Demand for rare earth metals is likely to continue growing at double digit annual rates for the foreseeable future but, the supply side does not look quite as rosy. According…

April 18, 2011

Is commodities boom nearing its end?

The commodity bull has shown little sign of running out of steam - until now. Prices began to stumble as soon as a note from Goldman Sachs, the American banking…

April 14, 2011

Rare earth miners take action after China decisions

Last Thursday, it was reported that China officially overtook the United States in wind power. While the U.S. added 5,116 megawatts last […]

April 14, 2011

Orbite identifies rare earths in its Grande-Vallée deposit

Exploration Orbite VSPA has discovered the presence of high-value byproducts such as scandium, gallium and other important rare earth elements in its Grande-Vallée deposit in the Gaspé region of Quebec,…

April 13, 2011

Why it’s time to drop rare earth stocks today

Rare earth stocks have been hugely popular for the past few months. I remember one day when it seemed like CNBC suddenly started talking about Molycorp (MCP) and other rare…

April 11, 2011

Orbite identifies rare earth elements in its Grande-Valee deposit, further enhancing its offering to the aluminum and high-technology industries

Exploration Orbite (TSX VENTURE:ORT.A) is pleased to announce the presence of high-value by-products such as scandium, gallium and other important rare earth elements in its Grande-Vallée deposit, all of which…