November 7, 2013

South African lawmakers postpone changes to mining, oil ruling

Parliament to sleep on proposed reforms.

November 6, 2013

Quest Rare Minerals ambitious Quebec rare earth project scares investors

Montreal-based mining junior slides 16% after releasing more details about its proposed $2.6 billion rare earth mine and plant.

November 5, 2013

US regulators try again on commodities trading limits

CTFC is proposing revised rules limiting positions.

November 5, 2013

US Rare Earths drills for American independence

CEO Kevin Cassidy says his company is unearthing a 'national treasure' which will foster US independence.

November 5, 2013

Canada’s Avalon a step closer to the rare earth game

"The most advanced large heavy rare earth development project in the world."

November 4, 2013

Australia’s mining slowdown will set off ‘wave of consolidation’

New report predicts Australian mining sector growth to fall sharply through 2017 and pressure of weakening mineral prices will spark industry consolidation.

November 2, 2013

The outlook for mining M&A

Despite difficult conditions, some companies have remained active.

October 31, 2013

Another Canadian miner fights over rights in Kyrgyzstan

Stans Energy is seeking close to US$118 million in compensation for losses and damage through an international arbitration action launched Thursday.

October 30, 2013

WTO tells China to drop restrictions on rare earths exports

The World Trade Organization has not confirmed the news yet.

October 22, 2013

Canada Lithium punished over bought-deal financing

Canada Lithium Corp shares were marked down more than 8% on Tuesday on massive volumes, after announcing bought-deal financing that investors thought were selling the company cheaply.