Australian junior reports rare earths prospects in Mozambique

Multiple heavy rare earth oxide (HREO) exploration targets have been identified in Mozambique’s Tete province, close to the border with Zambia, Australian Securities Exchange- (ASX-) listed junior miner Kimberley Rare Earths (KRE) announced...

Japan looking for alternative sources of rare earths, makes major find in Pacific

Scientists in Japan have announced that they have found huge amounts of rare earth minerals in the sea floor sediments of the Pacific Ocean. The research team took samples from 78 sites spread across a large area of the Pacific, and found high...

Interest in rare earths stimulated by concerns over possible Chinese export curbs

The possibility that China could restrict the export of some rare earth metals, and completely ban the export of others, has caused a stir and, if Beijing should actually implement such a policy, would create opportunities for mining companies and...

New industrial demand could help palladium recovery

The South African platinum-mining industry is in the midst of a flamboyant growth phase with massive expansions planned to meet increasing world demand for the precious metal.

Palladium: New industrial demand could help spur a recovery

The South African platinum-mining industry is in the midst of a flamboyant growth phase with massive expansions planned to meet increasing world demand for the precious metal. However, these expansions are also translating into a growth phase for...