October 21, 2013

About 50% of B.C. junior miners won’t be around by 2015—report

The 15 mining executives interviewed said this is "healthy" and part of the industry’s "natural cycle."

October 19, 2013

Molycorp disappoints investors; drops 23% by week’s end

Despite optimistic news in early October, Molycorp is running low on cash.

October 16, 2013

Greenland to revise polemic mining law

The ruling’s most controversial point is the one that allows miners to potentially bring hundreds of foreign workers into the country.

October 15, 2013

Maximizing returns in an uncertain mining market: Tom Szabo

Which metals and rare earth companies are set to strike in this volatile market?

October 13, 2013

Sweeping changes to Myanmar mining laws planned

Less state involvement, possible lifting of ban on ore exports and smoother licensing process envisaged for South Asian nation.

October 13, 2013

GM’s battery switch more good news for lead

Lowly lead predicted to be 2014's best performing metal.

October 7, 2013

US Rare Earths secures $4 million financing

The company has mining claims in Idaho, Montana, and Colorado totaling 20,000 acres.

October 4, 2013

Uses of rare earths part one: Light rare earths

Rare earth elements have wide commercial applications.

October 3, 2013

Molycorp stock jumps as plant revamp nears completion

The U.S. company announced two of the final milestones in a $1.25 billion modernization and expansion at its main mine, Mountain Pass in California.

October 3, 2013

Rick Mills: Greenland is the final frontier for lower-cost mining

Greenland's easy access to seaborne freight gives it a tremendous cost advantage over northern Canada.