March 5, 2011 Industry leader calls for consolidation of China’s rare earth industry The head of China's largest metals trader has called for government efforts to consolidate the rare earth industry and nurture competitive domestic firms in the sector. Zhou Zhongshu, president of…
February 25, 2011 Pele Mountain releases resource estimate for Eco Ridge Pele Mountain Resources has released an NI 43-101 resource estimate for its Eco Ridge uranium and rare earths project in Elliott Lake, […]
February 24, 2011 Sherritt expecting production declines in Cuba this year Canadian mining and energy company Sherritt is expecting production declines in Cuba in 2011, Cuba Standard reported: Sherritt, Cuba’s largest foreign investor, […]
February 15, 2011 China to launch rare earth regulatory body While Beijing has already implemented a quota system for rare earths, the country is set to launch an industry association that will […]
February 2, 2011 U.S. security think tank urges Feds to get moving on rare earths strategy A prestigious U.S. defence think tank says the country’s current dependence on Chinese rare earth metals will harm future U.S. military and […]
January 31, 2011 Rare earths lining to impact Minerals Ltd. Botswana uranium play The Perth-based junior says drilling has shown widespread uranium and rare earth elements at its 100% owned uranium project in Botswana.
January 30, 2011 Philippines hoping for a Colombia-like repeat in its mining sector There are more than a few explorations companies drilling holes in the Philippines these days, all with the quiet hope that the country soon finds favour with serious resource investors…
January 30, 2011 Lithium demand on the rise The U.S. decision last month to launch a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export initiative should turn out to be yet another boon for lithium producers, who are or will…
January 30, 2011 Zinc, cobalt grabbing some ‘green’ traction Zinc and cobalt often fall into that esoteric metals category called byproduct, meaning they are generally an afterthought for miners who are keen at getting at, say, nickel or copper…
January 28, 2011 EU watching rare market closely, determined to secure supplies – trade chief Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the region’s trade chief said it was determined to secure supplies of the metals […]
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
