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...