Rare Earth – Lynas Corporation is facing a moment of truth over its controversial Malaysian processing plant as locals prepare to go to the polls in what is being hailed as the most closely contested election in the country’s history.
Tin – Chinese companies continued to play a huge role in the tin market in 2012. Here’s how the leading miners of the metal stacked up.
Tin – Bloomberg reported that tin shipments from Indonesia in March climbed 11.3% to 9,295.7 metric tons on increased purchases from Singapore and Malaysia.
Rare Earth – Not everyone is in favor of the US Department of Defense's recommendation that the US stockpile $120.43 million worth of heavy rare earths.
Rare Earth – As China implements measures aimed at jumpstarting the REE market, investors are thinking outside of the box regarding where the next viable project will be — and Australia is a prime focus.
Rare Earth – Lynas Corporation recently announced the successful commissioning of the cracking and leaching extraction units at its Malaysian facility, but ongoing protests and scathing environmental reports are hindering progress.
Tin – Bloomberg reported that tin stockpiles, which are being monitored by the London Metal Exchange, climbed to 1.5%, the highest so far since June 6.
Rare Earth – The future of Lynas Corporation seems brighter as rare earth prices strengthen and the company makes headway in its battle to begin operations at its Malaysian plant.
Rare Earth – The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Lynas Corporation Ltd. (ASX:LYC) anticipates that production will begin at its Malaysian rare earth plant in December. Revenue from production is expected in the first quarter of 2013.
Rare Earth – Lynas Corporation's Malaysian rare earth processing project is once again facing hurdles; its temporary operating license was recently suspended.
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