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 […]
January 20, 2011 China to continue and update 2011 rare earths quotas-Commerce Ministry Chinese officials say the country will continue with rare earth exports and are still pondering 2011 rare earth export quotas, but promise […]
January 18, 2011 Toyota tries to pull the plug on rare earths ETFdb reports that Toyota may find substitute for some of the rare earths it consumes: Toyota is sinking vast sums into research […]
January 17, 2011 Vanadium Boost Would Give Batteries More Juice Don't look now, but vanadium demand is ramping up, according to Jon Hykawy, head of global research with Toronto-based Byron Capital Markets. Vanadium is mostly used to strengthen steel, but…
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am
