November 8, 2019

China raises annual rare earth output quotas to record high

China is home to at least 85% of global rare earth processing capacity.

November 7, 2019

Lynas hunts for Malaysia waste storage site as deadline looms

Malaysia issued Lynas with a six-month licence renewal on Sept. 3.

November 4, 2019

Lynas and Malaysia ink deal to sell rare earth waste, attract customers

The agreement comes amid protests by environmentalists who say the miner's rare earths plant fails to meet safety standards.

November 3, 2019

A new magnetic way to separate rare earths

US researchers found a way to make the separation process more efficient and less polluting.

October 29, 2019

Australia considers funding for rare earths projects — minister

Australia is aiming to develop six critical mineral industries that it sees as key to future technologies and where it has large mineral reserves.

October 27, 2019

Scientists decipher the origin of REE deposits to guide exploration

A group of researchers found out how the ‘Bastnäs-type’ REE deposits, such as those located in Bergslagen, Sweden, were created.

October 24, 2019

Rare earths to be extracted at former Illinois coal mine

Canada's Avalon and America's CSA join forces to supply the US with rare earths.

October 21, 2019

Private investors shun mining amid “escalated investor concerns”

New report shows private funds raising money for investment in metals and mining came up empty in Q3 and so far this year commitments total a paltry $100m.

October 13, 2019

Australia says advancing talks with US on rare earths mines

The country wants to bolster production outside China, which dominates the output of the materials.

October 10, 2019

US says military carried out aerial resources survey of Greenland

Greenland is gaining attention as global superpowers including China, Russia and the United States look toward the Arctic region for mineral resources and strategic waterways.