June 24, 2014 Aussie firm rejects claims of planning to mine for rare earth in Idaho There is an estimated 104,300 metric tons of thorium and rare earth element-rich veins in the area where MMG Limited has been granted exploration rights.
June 23, 2014 Emerging markets firms to lead global mining sector: PwC Net profits from progressing economies-based miners reached $24 billion in 2013, compared to a net loss of $4 billion for developed market firms.
June 19, 2014 South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.
June 17, 2014 Rare earth prices have turned Don't underestimate Beijing's resolve to crack down on its dirty, low-tech industry and the effect it will have on supply and prices says two new reports.
June 14, 2014 Avalon Rare Metals closes US$4million registered direct offering The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including funding ongoing operations and/or capital requirements, and discretionary capital programs.
June 7, 2014 Brent Cook: Exploration sector hasn’t hit bottom yet Brent Cook from Exploration Insights chats with Cambridge House Live anchor Vanessa Collette about the state of the junior mining sector.
June 6, 2014 US start-up ready to sell lab-made rare earths The first two to hit the market are neodymium and dysprosium, needed for manufacturing powerful magnets that work at high temperatures.
June 5, 2014 China’s Rare Earth Toxic Time Bomb to Spur Mining Boom The toxic time bomb set by China’s rare earths mining boom is set to boost the prospects for some of the $12 billion of projects being developed outside the world’s…
June 4, 2014 Bargain hunters drive Molycorp shares 11% higher US rare earth miner up sharply from historic lows in heavy volume.
May 26, 2014 Scientists find rare-earth-like magnetic properties in iron Finding may provide a new and more available ingredient for manufacturing motors for hybrid and electric cars, as well as generators.
Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period. January 21, 2026 | 10:09 am
