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

SLIDESHOW: Mining billionaires 2013

How the mighty have fallen.

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.

April 11, 2013

China forms major rare earth group in Ganzhou

The government is encouraging more business mergers and forming megacorporations.

April 7, 2013

This is what rare earth mining in China looks like

Under-capitalized and labour intensive.

April 3, 2013

US must reform mine permit process to grow domestic rare earth industry: study

Calls getting louder for domestic US rare earth production.