February 7, 2022

Rare earth prices set to keep on the boil after sharp rally

China's industry ministry met automakers and battery companies last month to discuss surging prices.

January 31, 2022

This chart says industrial metals prices have far to fall

Unless there’s been a major decoupling of copper, zinc, nickel, aluminum prices and Chinese manufacturing activity, declines of as much as 40% may be in the offing.

January 28, 2022

Tesla’s not working on that $25,000 car – here’s why

R.I.P. Model 2.

January 28, 2022

China raises first batch of 2022 rare earth quota by 20%

The mining quotas will be shared among the country's four main producers.

January 28, 2022

Rare earths reveal new info in volcanoes’ CO2 emissions

Researchers use niobium and tantalum as tracers to analyze magmas from four volcanoes and investigate their carbon dioxide emissions.

January 25, 2022

CHARTS: Tesla v Volkswagen v BYD – battery power, lithium, nickel, cobalt use

Most ambitious European automaker and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese EV and battery manufacturer unlapped themselves in 2021, at best.

January 18, 2022

Lynas posts record revenue on strong demand for rare earths

Revenue jumped nearly 70% to A$202.7 million ($145.56 million) for the December quarter.

January 17, 2022

Key insights from the inaugural Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh

The Future Minerals Forum recently heard Saudi Arabia is looking to invest its massive capital potential to not only develop its industry, from exploration to downstream battery metal processing.

January 17, 2022

US bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths

The bill is the latest in a string of U.S. legislation seeking to thwart China's near control over the sector.

January 14, 2022

Recycling plant aims to turn US coal country into rare earth powerhouse

“The mining industry needs to do a better job of utilizing innovative technologies as a way of looking to clean up environmental liabilities.”