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.
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.
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