July 10, 2024

Africa’s rare earths could make up 9% of global supply by 2029

Eight mines in countries such as Tanzania, Angola, Malawi and South Africa are expected to start production by 2029.

July 9, 2024

Mining’s top 50 companies: two more lithium stocks drop out

The world’s 50 biggest miners gained a combined $42 billion during Q2, but the ranks of lithium stocks in the top tier have halved as valuations plummet.

July 9, 2024

Aclara, VAC team up to boost rare earth magnets production

Alliance is aimed at streamlining the supply chain for rare earth elements, specifically dysprosium and terbium.

July 3, 2024

Arafura receives Germany nod for up to $115 million loan

Untied Loan Guarantees from a German government inter-ministerial committee, the Australian rare earths miner said on Thursday.

July 1, 2024

Shares in China rare earth producers rise after new regulations

Beijing announced regulations aimed at protecting supplies of the strategic minerals in the interest of national security, a move some in the market said could potentially tighten supply.

June 29, 2024

China tightens management of rare earths with new regulation

Government agencies will have control over the total amount of rare-earth mining and smelting, the State Council said.

June 28, 2024

Trump re-election may lead to commodity market fragmentation: HSBC

Commodity markets, already contending with high prices driven by structural supply constraints, also face uncertainties from increased geopolitical tensions.

June 27, 2024

American Rare Earths gets $7.1m grant to advance Cowboy State mine in Wyoming 

The company holds the 2.3-billion-tonne Halleck Creek project, which was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

June 27, 2024

In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals

The European continent has rich rare earth deposits, but there is currently no mining of them.

June 26, 2024

Lynas targets Malaysian first production of heavy rare earths in CY25

The rare earths producer said it is also progressing pre-construction activities for its planned US rare earths processing facility.