August 24, 2013

Two ways to capitalize on accelerating lithium demand: Luisa Moreno

The sleekest, most efficient electronic product is nothing without the battery that powers it. Enter lithium, the raw material battery manufacturers depend on.

August 21, 2013

Mark Seddon: Why you should look twice at an ugly duckling metal

Tungsten just doesn't have the sex appeal that made investors fall for the rare earth story but ...

August 21, 2013

China’s 5-star rare earth resort

The luxury Desert Lotus Hotel outside Baotou, the epicentre of China's rare earth industry.

August 16, 2013

Australian mining company sues Botswana

Mount Burgess sues after Botswana denies license renewal.

August 13, 2013

Electric transportation could jump-start rare earth markets: Patrick Wong

Hybrid and electrical cars are on the cusp of overtaking standard automobiles. And when they do, the rare earth markets will take off.

August 10, 2013

Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses

Government is not "at war" with the industry.

August 10, 2013

Greenland offers exploration homerun potential

Greenland’s becoming the new frontier for those in the mining industry who explore for, find, and develop (to a certain point) the world’s future mines.

August 9, 2013

China growing uneasy over Greenland’s rare earth ambitions

China's REE industry has never had to face any real contenders, until now.

August 7, 2013

Dan Hrushewsky: Low-cost, high-margin mining in West Africa

There are two things investors pay too much attention to: metals prices and grade.

August 6, 2013

Kenya cancels mining licenses; gold royalties double

Companies caught by surprise.