Investors take closer look at rare earth elements as technology, green revolution pick up pace

Plucked from obscurity owing to growing demand, the world’s 16 rare earth elements (REEs) are a bit of a conundrum. For one, they are not actually rare. They are found in much higher quantities and much greater concentration than precious...

Investors take closer look at rare earth elements as technology, green revolution pick up pace

Plucked from obscurity owing to growing demand, the world’s 16 rare earth elements (REEs), are a bit of a conundrum.

Africa gets first rare-earth mine

The African continent will get its first rare-earth mine this year, which will provide 3% to 4% of the world’s consumption of rare-earth metals.

Africa gets first rare-earth mine

The African continent will get its first rare-earth mine in 2002 which will provide 3% to 4% of the world’s consumption of rare-earth metals.