US Critical Materials and Idaho National Laboratory have entered into a Phase II Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to establish a pilot-scale processing plant capable of producing rare earths domestically. Read the full story here.
Read MorePeak Rare Earths said that Chinese rare earths producer Shenghe Resources will acquire the Australian firm for A$150.5 million, in addition to the full amount raised under Peak’s proposed A$7.5 million entitlement offer. Under the deal, the state-owned miner’s unit Ganzhou Chenguang Rare Earths New Material will buy Peak for a minimum of A$0.359 per share in cash, if the…
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China has restricted the export of seven rare earths and related material used across the defense, energy and automotive industries as part of its retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes on Chinese goods, reported Reuters. Seven categories of medium and heavy rare earths, including samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium-related items, were placed on an export…
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European engineering company representative VDMA has changed its name to VDMA Mining & Minerals, which it said will reflect the increasing importance of the processing of raw minerals. The new identity, which was formalized by the group’s board, will put VDMA’s focus not only on extraction, but also on sustainable processing. “The potential is enormous: more efficient separation of rocks…
Read MoreLynas Rare Earths’ Lynas Malaysia arm has confirmed it is targeting 2025 for first production of two separated heavy rare earths products, producing – for the first time – separated dysprosium (Dy) and terbium (Tb). The production will complement its existing light rare earths product range. “Dy and Tb are both essential to high performance rare earth permanent magnets used…
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Ionic Rare Earths has entered into a binding agreement with Viridis Mining and Minerals to form a 50:50 joint venture with the aim of establishing a significant leading role in the future global supply chain for rare earth elements. Both companies will co-fund the joint venture and a proposed Brazilian refinery and magnet recycling facility utilizing IonicRE’s separation technology. A…
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China, the world’s top processor of rare earths, has added technology to make rare earth magnets to its “Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted from Export,” which aims to protect national security and public interest, reported Reuters. “This should be a clarion call that dependence on China in any part of the value chain is not sustainable,” said Nathan Picarsic,…
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Indiana coal operator American Resources, which has consistently solidified its commitment to rare earths and carbon technology, has added additional capabilities to its next-gen arsenal with the purchase of RE and battery metals extraction group Energy Technologies Inc. (ETI). Read full article from North American Mining.
Read MoreChina is doubling down on its promise to maintain its foothold in rare earths, setting the first batch of its rare earth mining output quota for 2022 at 100,800 tonnes, up 20% year-on-year. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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Alltype Engineering has been selected by Lynas Rare Earths to erect and install a rotary kiln at its rare earths processing plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Read full article from The Asia Miner.
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