May 7, 2013 New mining technology could increase profits Trends editor Richard Karn says the need for low-cost production may prove to be the new basis for invention.
May 6, 2013 Namibia’s Lofdal project rich in heavy rare earths VIDEO: The project has an estimated 75-80% heavy rare earth oxide content.
May 6, 2013 Canada’s federal government urges collaboration in Ring of Fire Along with copper and nickel resources, the Ontario region holds the single largest deposit of chromite on the continent.
May 3, 2013 New Wyoming lithium deposit could meet all U.S. demand The U.S. currently imports more than 80% of the lithium it uses, with the silvery metal winding up in batteries from cell phones to electric cars.
May 3, 2013 Illegal rare earth production in China keeps global prices low: vice-minister Rare earth's are 'strategic' metals, used in smart phones, electric cars, and military equipment.
May 3, 2013 Roskill: Niobium goes from strength to strength Recovery slowed in 2012 but a return to long-term growth is certain.
April 30, 2013 Three more years of heavy rare earth shortages Research analyst Luisa Moreno says many of the companies unearthing them are still learning to navigate the supply chain.
April 28, 2013 Russia wakes sleeping rare earth giant Billionaire Alexander Nesis, state-owned Rostec reach $1bn deal to develop world's largest rare earth deposit and take control of Russia's REE stockpiles.
April 20, 2013 Eastplats suspends funding for South African Crocodile River mine The company cited low prices and productivity as reasons for the decision.
New York copper price surges again, Shanghai sets record Copper jumped by more than 5% to the highest level since the short squeeze in July. December 26, 2025 | 12:18 pm
