November 16, 2011

Rare earth prices plunging as manufacturers turn to substitutes

The prices of rare earth elements, which have enjoyed a three-year run, are dropping rapidly, reports New York Times. The reason, says The Times, is on the manufacturing side, as…

November 16, 2011

EU study says China’s grip on rare earths could choke green energy plans

A new European study says supply shortfalls of rare-earth elements over the next two decades put at risk the EU's ambitious plans to expand the production of solar, wind and…

November 16, 2011

Pancontinental Uranium Corporation: Charley Creek project update-potential for large alluvial REE deposits

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2011) - Pancontinental Uranium Corporation (TSX VENTURE:PUC) ("Pancon") and its Joint Venture partner, Crossland Uranium Mines Limited (ASX:CUX) ("Crossland"), the operator, are pleased t...

November 16, 2011

Rare Earth Metals completes in-fill Drilling on its two Tom deposit in the Red Wine Belt, Labrador

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2011) - Rare Earth Metals Inc. ("Rare Earth Metals", "RA" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:RA)(PINK SHEETS: RAREF)(OTCQX: RAREF) is pleased to report results from…

November 16, 2011

Great Western Minerals Group appoints mine manager at Steenkampskraal rare earth project

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - Nov. 16, 2011) - Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. ("GWMG" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kwaw Kabaah as Mine…

November 15, 2011

Montero Announces Infill Drilling Results of 11.7m at 7.35% TREO at the Wigu Hill Rare Earth Project in Tanzania

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 15, 2011) - Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:MON) ("Montero") has completed an infill drilling program at the Twiga Zone at the Wigu Hill Rare…

November 15, 2011

Montoro Increases Strategic Claim Holdings in Rocky Mountain Rare Metal Belt

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Nov. 15, 2011) - International Montoro Resources Inc. ("Montoro") (TSX VENTURE:IMT)(PINK SHEETS:IMTFF)(FRANKFURT:O4T) has acquired through staking an additional 4 claims covering over 4,500 acres, due west…

November 15, 2011

Frontier Rare Earths provides an update on its Zandkopsdrift rare earth element in South Africa

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 15, 2011) - Frontier Rare Earths Limited (TSX:FRO)(TSX:FRO.WT) is pleased to provide an update on operational progress at its Zandkopsdrift rare earth element project in South…

November 11, 2011

Southern Cross Resources make Mozambique rare earth discovery

Macauhub reports Australian company Southern Cross Resources said Wednesday that its concession in Xiluvo, Mozambique, some 110 kilometres from the port of Beira, had reserves of rare earth elements of…

November 11, 2011

Hastings Rare Metals Limited (ASX:HAS) announces significant rare earth results at Yangibana project

Hastings Rare Metals Limited (ASX:HAS) announces the results of a recent sampling programme at the Yangibana Project in Western Australia. Assays return up to 12.8% total rare earth oxides, confirming…