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Rare Earths
Rare earths potential increasing, says specialist
By: Carina Borralho 20th June 2014 There is significant potential for new rare earths business outside of China, particularly in the design, construction and operation of rare earths separation refineries, says Vancouver-based rare earths specialist Canada Rare Earth. “Among other areas, Africa is showing potential with some... →
Rare earths opportunities arise in the US
By: Carina Borralho 20th June 2014 While light rare-earth elements (LREEs) – produced in China and several other parts of the world – are currently in oversupply, there is an increasing demand for heavy rare-earth elements (HREEs) in the US, as HREEs are produced solely in China, says US-based rare-earth minerals company Texas... →
Positive outlook for Australia’s rare earths industry
By: Carina Borralho 20th June 2014 The rare earths industry has a long-term future owing to varied and advanced applications of the commodities, particularly in green products and new technologies, says Australian mining and exploration company Alkane. Alkane MD Ian Chalmers further notes that, while there are several rare earths... →
Rare earths company initiates preliminary assessment in Namibia
20th June 2014 Rare earths mining company Namibia Rare Earths last month initiated a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on Area 4 of the heavy rare earth deposit at its Lofdal rare earths project, in north-western Namibia. South African engineering company MDM Engineering has been engaged as the principal... →
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