January 8, 2020

Havilah finds REE at flagship copper project in Australia

Two drill samples from West Kalkaroo contain elevated levels of neodymium and praseodymium.

January 7, 2020

US Geological Survey maps REE deposit in Mountain Pass region

The findings could guide future exploration efforts.

January 5, 2020

Mineral supply for green tech should be part of climate negotiations – scientists

Researchers recognize that mining, metals, and materials extraction is the hidden foundation of the low-carbon transition.

January 2, 2020

Top 50 biggest mining companies enter 2020 near $1 trillion value

MINING.COM’s ranking of the world’s 50 largest mining companies based on market value shows a revived industry entering the 2020s, but with […]

December 24, 2019

Rare earths trade between China, Myanmar facing challenges

A new closure of the border is causing a decline in the supply from Myanmar to China.

December 20, 2019

Pentagon to stockpile rare earth magnets for missiles, fighter jets

It's the latest attempt to weaken China’s control over the rare earths sector.

December 20, 2019

Steenkampskraal rare earths mine ready to start construction

It is considered the world's highest-grade rare earth mine, and has cleared the last permit needed to move forward.

December 18, 2019

Lynas says WA govt to help coordinate approvals for rare earths plant

The Kalgoorlie plant, which is expected to begin operations in early 2023, would create up to 500 jobs.

December 17, 2019

How rare earth shocks lifted an upstart Australian mining company

The US-China trade war has been a lucrative one for Lynas Corp, owner of the Mount Weld mine, in Western Australia.

December 16, 2019

Lynas fails to get Malaysian approval for higher processing limit, shares slide

The miner's total neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) production for calendar year 2019 will be similar to that of 2018.