February 9, 2013

Anorthosite has huge three market potential

Rare earths abound in Greenland — one of the last frontiers for resource extraction.

February 8, 2013

Japan commences rare earth extraction in the Caribbean

Nippon Light Metals has commenced the extraction of rare earth minerals found in red bauxite mud in Jamaica's Hope Gardens, St. Andrew.

February 7, 2013

Kenya’s new mining tax discourages investment

Gross proceeds from transfers of shares or property subject to withholding tax.

February 5, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones

Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.

February 5, 2013

Chinese rare earth company raided by Hong Kong authorities

China Mining Resources has revealed that its Hong Kong-based offices were raided by the Independent Commission Against Corruption on January 15 in relation to a recent botched acquisition bid.

January 31, 2013

Roskill: Stability returns to the rhenium market

Primary and secondary resources are sufficient to allow producers and potential producers to keep pace with demand.

January 30, 2013

Denmark to decide whether Greenland can start mining uranium

A majority in the Danish parliament is reportedly ready to allow the extraction and exports of the radioactive element from Greenland, which represents a historical shift in Danish foreign policy,…

January 28, 2013

Alaska to commence mining of rare earth minerals by 2016

An Alaskan company hopes to commence mining of rare earth minerals in the south east of Prince of Wales Island by 2016.

January 25, 2013

No Dutch disease in Greenland

Greenlanders may reap the possible benefits of an international push to exploit its abundant natural resources.

January 25, 2013

Jamaica gives the green light to rare earth feasibility study

The mining of rare earth minerals in the Caribbean nation of Jamaica has come a step closer after its government gave the go-ahead to the feasibility study for a proposed…