March 25, 2020

China Jan-Feb rare earth magnet exports fall 4.2% as virus curbs shipments

Overall rare earth exports down 17.3% in January and February from a year earlier.

March 22, 2020

Lynas closes Malaysia plant due to coronavirus curbs

Its flagship mine Mt Weld in Australia will continue to operate.

March 5, 2020

Alkane gets Australian financial support to build rare earths mine

The proposed Dubbo pollymetalic and rare earths mine is expected to process up to 1m tonnes of ore per year over a period of more than 75 years.

March 3, 2020

MINING.COM launches EV Battery Metals Index

The value of metals used in batteries for the nascent electric vehicle industry measured for the first time.

March 1, 2020

US launches tool to stake claim to world’s rare earth minerals

The U.S. has become increasingly concerned about securing a stable supply of critical minerals used in car batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.

February 28, 2020

China restarts rare earth capacity after closures

A new market report by Roskill looks at the impact of the disruptions.

February 27, 2020

Lynas half-year profit plunges on Malaysia expenses amid weak market

The company reported profit after tax of A$3.9 million for the six months ended Dec. 31.

February 26, 2020

Malaysia approves 3-year licence for Lynas’ rare earths

The licence will allow it to continue processing rare earths at its $800 million plant in Kuantan.

February 19, 2020

China hikes H1 rare earth output quota as industry grapples with virus

The first rare earth mining output quota for 2020 was set at 66,000 tonnes, equal to 50% of last year's total allocation.

February 19, 2020

Canada Rare Earth scouting locations for South American refinery

The Vancouver-based company commissioned a study aimed at finding the most favourable conditions across six regions within the subcontinent.