Articles Tagged "rare earth metal"

Germany to Develop Rare Earth Deposit

Rare Earth – The first rare earth element property in Central Europe is being developed by Deutsche Rohstoff AG. The promising deposit will undoubtedly be welcomed by the German industry.

The Crackdown on Illegal Rare Earth Mining

Rare Earth – The Chinese government has repeatedly vowed to shut down the illicit rare earth mining operations, however, the task is proving to be difficult to achieve. This has begged the question of how illegal and clandestine these rare earth operations truly are.

Rare Earth Market Trends

Rare Earth – As the trend of tight supply in the rare earth market persists, high prices with seemingly no end in sight have have forced some companies to relocate to China, suspend or even halt production.

Thorium: Rare Earth Liability or Asset?

Rare Earth – The production of rare earth oxides creates radioactive waste in the form of thorium. This material is considered a liability in the processing of rare earths. However, science is quickly developing ways to use the material as nuclear fuel, either in next generation nuclear facilities, or as a substitute to uranium. There are many benefits to switching to thorium as the main fuel for nuclear power.

Wanted: Rare Earth ETFs

Rare Earth – The demand for investment in rare earth elements is extremely high, and investors are looking for a way to enter the market without being solely dependent on mining company stocks. While a pure Rare Earth ETF is not yet available, there are options for investor looking to capitalize on the rare earth market.

Resource Market Weekly Recap

Major manganese mining companies are on the offensive, securing new operations in an attempt to capitalize on growing demand for steel. Analysis from leading iron ore companies anticipate the global demand for steel growing, due largely to emerging economies, for at least a decade.