Aclara Resources Files Environmental Impact Assessment for Chilean Heavy Rare Earths Project
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Norwegian Mining Group Discovers Large Deposits of Rare Earth Minerals
The mining industry in Norway has been rocked by an exciting discovery made by Rare Earths Norway (REN). The company has unearthed the largest deposit of rare earths in Europe, known as the Fensfelt deposit, boasting an impressive 8.8 million tonnes of total rare earth oxides (TREO). This discovery is set to revolutionize the green […]
Restocking Drives China’s Rare Earth Exports to Increase by 36% Year-on-Year
China’s exports of rare earths surged in May, reaching a record high of 6,217 metric tons, according to customs data released on Friday. This marks a 35.9% increase from the same period last year, driven by a wave of restocking from overseas buyers. Rare earths, a group of 17 minerals, are essential components in a […]
Norway Claims Largest Rare Earth Discovery in Europe
Rare Earths Norway (REN) has announced the discovery of Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth elements at the Fen Carbonatite Complex in Norway, with an inferred mineral resource of 559 Mt at 1.57% Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO). This includes 8.8 Mt of TREO with a high potential for economic extraction. Within this resource, there […]
New Research: Extraction of Europium from Old Fluorescent Light Bulbs Using Redox Reactions
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new redox method that can extract and recycle europium from real-life waste, such as compact fluorescent lamps, in just three simple steps. This protocol yields the lanthanide in quantities at least 50 times higher than the current state-of-the-art solutions used by the chemical industry. Rare earth elements, including […]
Mineral Sands Passing Through Time
VHM on Track to Reach First Production in 2025 The countdown is on for VHM, with the explorer on track to reach first production in 2025 at its flagship Goschen rare earths and mineral sands project in north-west Victoria. Following a successful public hearing process on the project’s environment effects statement (EES), VHM is gearing […]
Vietnam not to export rare earth elements, says Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha makes clear some issues relating to the government’s plan to exploit rare earth elements in Vietnam Addressing National Assembly deputies, Ha said Vietnam’s rare earth reserves account for 18% of the world’s total. He cited statistics stating the current global market demand for rare earth elements has increased about […]
CMI Supports Rare Earths and Uranium Stockwatch on InvestorNews.com
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with InvestorNews.com to launch the Critical Minerals Stockwatch, a new platform tracking rare earths and uranium companies in the public markets. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) play a pivotal role in the green economy, powering high-tech, energy, electronics, electric vehicles, and defense sectors globally. The CMI […]
Intensified Competition Among Major Countries in High-Tech Industries, Including…
A growing dependence on Chinese products has raised concerns for industries across the globe, particularly in South Korea where reliance on imports for key minerals has reached a staggering 61%. This heavy reliance has left semiconductor and battery companies in a state of worry, as any future export controls from China could have devastating effects […]
Chinese companies experience a decline in rare earth profits in 2024
The decline in revenues and profits for China’s rare earths industry is a sign of the changing dynamics in the global market. Despite China’s dominant position in the sector, the country is facing challenges from other nations building alternative supply chains. The drop in revenue for China Rare Earth Resources and Technology is a clear […]