February 24, 2014

France targets Africa with new $550m state mining company

France resurrects its 17th century economic policy, sets up state miner to explore for rare earths and gold focusing on francophone Africa and South America.

February 20, 2014

INFOGRAPHIC: How much do geologists make?

And why did Forbes rank Geology as the 7th most valuable college major?

February 16, 2014

Ryan Castilloux: Sorting reality from hype in the crowded rare earth industry

Evaluating rare earth projects is a tricky business, and the ambiguous reporting methods some companies use don't make it any easier.

February 12, 2014

Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit

Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.

February 11, 2014

The PDAC congratulates the government of Canada on its economic action plan 2014

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada congratulates the Government of Canada on its Economic Action Plan 2014 that includes specific supports for the mineral exploration and development sector.

February 8, 2014

Lynas Corp bullish on lanthanum, but China RE prices still a steal

With our monthly Rare Earths MMI® remaining flat at 34 in February, the rare earths market still looks to be depressed. The 2014 […]

February 6, 2014

Q3 winning streak over: ‘Considerable underperformance’ among Canadian miners in Q4

EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.

February 4, 2014

Mining deals for about $10bn coming soon to a market near you—E&Y

However, the report says those funds are unlikely to be available to junior miners.

February 3, 2014

The search for transparency in a global gold rush for rare earths

Rare earth elements are an essential ingredient of modern technologies, but poor regulation has led to environmental ruin

February 3, 2014

Missouri mine shines spotlight on global battle for rare-earth metals

US fighting back against China’s domination of these elements, used in everything from mobile phones to missiles