August 6, 2019 Northern Minerals cancels rare earths deal with China firm, cites contract breach The cancellation comes amid speculation that China could cut off supplies of the rare earths metals.
August 1, 2019 Malaysia asks Lynas for waste plan before licence renewal Malaysia's environment ministry set conditions in December for Lynas to remove its waste stockpiles before it would renew its operating licence.
July 30, 2019 Burundi’s mineral exports overtake tea, coffee in hard currency earnings Burundi's mining sector was thrust into prominence last month when the US said it was one of those it was considering to diversify its sources of rare earths.
July 30, 2019 Florida startup recovers rare earths from waste Precision Periodic says its Thor filter could be a game-changer for US production of its own rare earth elements supply.
July 29, 2019 Lynas blames US-China trade war for rare earths market volatility Ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington have impacted the miner's sales.
July 25, 2019 Lynas confident on Malaysia licence renewal as expiry looms Malaysia's energy and environment ministry had set conditions in December for Lynas to remove its waste stockpiles before it would renew its licence.
July 23, 2019 Trump enlists Pentagon on rare earth magnets amid Chinese threat Trump invoked the 69-year-old Defense Production Act -- once used to preserve American steelmaking capacity -- to remedy what he called “a shortfall” in production of the super-strong magnets made…
July 21, 2019 BC coalfields may be a source of rare earths The East Kootenay coal deposits and coal tailings facilities may contain some of the 17 metals that are critical for everyday electronic components.
July 15, 2019 Pentagon races to track US rare earths output amid China trade dispute The Pentagon wants miners to describe plans to develop U.S. rare earths mines and processing facilities, and asked manufacturers to detail their needs for the minerals.
July 12, 2019 China June rare earth exports rise, snapping 2 months of declines Exports of the group of 17 chemical elements used in everything from high-tech consumer electronics to military equipment came in at 3,966 tonnes last month.
Super Copper’s Cordillera project approved by Chile’s National Mining Authority The concessions cover approximately 6,858 hectares in the Atacama copper belt. December 24, 2025 | 11:24 am
