January 6, 2015

China scraps decade-old rare earths export quotas

The long-awaited policy change comes after the World Trade Organization determined last year that the nation’s quota system violated trade rules.

December 30, 2014

Rare earths discovered in Peru

The discovery — located approximately 95 km northwest of Cusco— contains both light rare earth elements (LREEs) and heavy rare earth elements and metals (HREEs).

December 29, 2014

China to soon lift restrictions on rare earth exports

Export taxes to remain at 15% – 25% until at least March 2015.

December 28, 2014

‘Green energy’ a casualty of low oil prices

Interview with Author Alex Epstein.

December 26, 2014

Best of the best: The most popular thoughts from 2014

Some of the most popular experts featured during the year and some thoughts you might want to consider as you prepare for 2015.

December 17, 2014

Tantalus Rare Earths AG resource update published for the companies rare earths project in Madagascar with valueable results

The Technical Report[1] and updated Resource Estimate published clearly shows the significant developments taken in the past 18 months of the Tantalus Rare Earths AG (ISIN DE000A1MMFF4) project in Madagascar.

December 16, 2014

Chinese rare earth giant born

Owner of Bayan Obo mine Baotou Steel acquires five rare earth refiners with 73,500 tonnes capacity forming industry dominant China North Rare Earth Group.

December 16, 2014

Jamaica: Rare earth project not dead

In response to recent requests for an update on the rare-earth minerals project, the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining (MSTEM) will once again seek to clarify the issues…

December 16, 2014

Did it tough stance on rare earth minerals cost opposition the Greenlandic election?

Narrow victory keeps business-orientated government in power

December 16, 2014

China’s Galaxy Magnets expects rise in rare earth prices

China’s Galaxy Magnets said in a record for its investor relations activities that it expects a rise in rare earth prices, DZH News reported.