July 9, 2012

Mining companies committed to UN human rights principles: study

New research released Monday indicates that listed mining and resources companies across the world are keen to comply with the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which were…

July 8, 2012

Rarest element in REE debate is rationality

News from unnamed sources that quoted unnamed analysts that China has started stockpiling rare earths had the industry buzzing this week.

July 7, 2012

Abundant zinc could replace scarce and pricey indium in solar panels

Oxford University researchers looking for more efficient and cheaper ways to manufacture solar panels have found a possible solution in lowly base metal zinc.

July 5, 2012

Crossland/Pancontinental accelerate program to enhance, expand, and de-risk the Charley Creek rare earth project

The companies have begun a program to rapidly enhance, expand, and de-risk the Charley Creek rare earth mining project in Australia.

July 4, 2012

Ucore Comments on the Announcement of a Chinese Rare Earth Stockpile

In response to China's announcement to stockpile critical rare earth oxides, Ucore urges the U.S. government to do the same.

July 2, 2012

Social media derails Lynas Corp’s rare-eaths plans

CEO Nicholas Curtis says he underestimated the power of social media as local residents in Malaysia have used Facebook and Twitter to rally local and foreign opposition to the company's…

June 29, 2012

Globex to start drilling on Turner Falls rare earths property

With drilling scheduled to for next week, Globex looks to make an impact with its Quebec-based project.

June 23, 2012

It’s not just about rare earth and lithium; the aluminum industry loves the Tesla Model S

The much-anticipated Tesla Model S, which started production last week, uses a lot of aluminum, and that has industry groups pleased as punch.

June 21, 2012

China has ‘paid a big price’ for its rare earth industry: government

China is restricting the export of rare earths to protect its environment, said Su Bo, vice-minister of industry and information technology at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

June 19, 2012

The only five rare earth elements that matter: Jack Lifton

There is no single rare earth element market. Instead, the rare earth universe is made up of four or five distinct "critical rare earth" markets that should be the focus…