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Posts from April 2011
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Dominating the REE space in Australia over the past week has been the delay to the Mt Weld REE mine in terms of using its treatment plant now being built in Malaysia. The news sent shares in Lynas Corp (ASX:LYC) from $A2.45 at the Easter close to $A2.09 on Friday. But we also unearth a little history
Continue reading "Down Under REE report: Lynas fallout, scandium report" »
Friday, April 29, 2011
(Apart from postings on RareMetalBlog, I write several columns on mining issues for various Australian outlets. This weeks effort for one of the countrys leading mining news sites, Miningnews.net, I wrote about the Australian implications of the REE boom. This tackles some more material from the VM report which I posted on RMB yesterday, and so might
April 29, 2011 (Source: Arafura Resources) -- Highlights Price for Nolans Rare Earth Oxide mix surpasses US$160/kg; Massive drill program commences at Nolans Bore – expansion and definition targets;
Continue reading "March Quarterly Activities and Cashflow Report" »
April 28, 2011 (Source: Alkane Resources) -- KEY HIGHLIGHTS DUBBO PROJECT - INCREASING REVENUE POTENTIAL Dubbo Zirconia Project (DZP) zirconium product prices continue to increase on the back of escalating world zircon prices. The market opportunity for zirconium products continues to expand. Rare earth prices also continue to increase as result of Chinese Export Quotas.
April 29, 2011 (Source: Globe Mail) -- “The Middle East has oil,” Deng Xiaoping said in 1992, “and China has rare earths.” The 17 chemical elements collectively known as rare earths—with sci-fi names like neodymium, lanthanum and cerium—are essential materials in key components of electronic devices, from cellphones to missile guidance systems. When your BlackBerry vibrates, it’s
Continue reading "Chinese rare earths supply squeeze doomed" »
April 29, 2011 (Source: TheNewswire) -- Medallion Resources Ltd (TSX-V: MDL; OTCQX: MLLOF - Medallion or the Company) a rare-earth-element (REE) explorer, announces that all data from its 2010 exploration program on the Red Wine Heavy rare-earth-element (REE) Project has now been analyzed. We have received some positive indications of rare-earth mineralization on the Red Wine property
Thursday, April 28, 2011
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION DIRECTLY, OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES. April 28, 2011 (Source: Usetdas) -- Stans Energy Corp. (RUU - TSX Venture), is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously reported private placement (see press releases
Continue reading "Stans Energy Corp Closes $28,000,000 Private Placement" »
April 28, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Frontier Rare Earths Limited (TSX:FRO)(TSX:FRO.WT) (Frontier or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has appointed the SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. (SNC-Lavalin) as lead engineering consultants for the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) that is being undertaken on the Companys Zandkopsdrift rare earth project (Zandkopsdrift) in South Africa. Zandkopsdrift is recognised as
April 28, 2011 (Source: CNW) -- GEOMEGA RESOURCES INC. (GéoMégA) is pleased to report the assay results from drill holes MVL-11-07 and MVL-11-08 proving the continuity of the rare earth mineralization between section 2+00 W and 5+00 W in the ferro-carbonatite core zone at Montviel. Hole MVL-11-07 (azimuth 330°, dip -55°; depth: 531 m) was collared on
April 28, 2011 (Source: CNW) -- Tasman Metals Ltd. (Tasman or the Company) (TSXV: TSM) (Frankfurt:T61) (Pinksheets: TASXF). Mr Mark Saxon, President CEO, advises that following the encouraging results achieved thus far in the Phase 3 drilling program at Norra Karr, Sweden, the Board of Directors has approved an extension to the program with an additional 11
Will material science and engineering ever cease to amaze? I doubt it. As I was sitting in the dentist's office, the following National Science Foundation or NSF Press Release 11-083 crossed my Blackberry. I just had to share several excerpts with you. "Imagine youre driving your own new car--or a rental car--and you need to park in
April 28, 2011 (Source: NASDAQ) ---Great Western Minerals (GWG.V) went up by 9% to 84 cents with more than 3.2 million shares traded on Wednesday afternoon after announcing that it has struck a deal to supply rare earth metals to Aichi Steel Corp., a part of the Toyota group of Japanese companies.The company said the deal ensures
Continue reading "Great Western Minerals Up 9% on Rare Earth Supply Deal with Japanese Steelmaker" »
April 28, 2011 (Source: PR-Newswire) -- Texas Rare Earth Resources Corp., a heavy rare earths mining company that is developing Round Top Mountain, announced today that it has elected James J. Graham to its Board of Directors. Mr. Graham is a former member of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) Board of Directors, served as Chairman of the
Continue reading "Texas Rare Earth Resources Elects James Graham to Board" »
Jim Engdahl, CEO of GWMG said, There has been a long term relationship between our companies and it is reassuring to know that ASC of the Toyota Motor Group will provide the cornerstone of demand for our Rare Earth products over the coming years. This Co-operation Agreement ensures a guaranteed market for an important segment of the
It is the last few days of what in Australia is known as the quarterlies season - the four times a year when nearly 900 resources companies must file their activity statement and financial state of health to the Australian Securities Exchange. Usually, it is a rehash of announcements over the preceding three months, but sometimes there
Continue reading "Down Under REE report: Africa, Alkane and newcomers" »
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
April 27, 2011 (Source: Reuters) -- The Namibian governments plans for legislation that will see all mining and exploration rights go to a state-owned company will hurt the vital sector, industry officials said on Wednesday. Mining Minister Isak Katali told parliament last week the cabinet had approved proposals to declare uranium, copper, gold, zinc and coal strategic
Continue reading "Plan to give Namibia state mine rights worries sector" »
April 27, 2011 (Source: Reuters) -- Great Western Minerals (GWG.V) said on Wednesday that it had signed a long-term deal with Japans Aichi Steel (5482.T) to continue providing it with rare earth alloys for high-powered magnets. Shares of the Canadian company rose more than 9 percent to C$0.85 after the announcement of the deal, which will help
Continue reading "Great Western signs rare earth alloy deal" »
April 27, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (GWMG or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:GWG)(OTCQX:GWMGF) announces that it has, through its wholly owned subsidiary Less Common Metals Limited (LCM), signed a long term Co-operation Agreement with Aichi Steel Corporation (ASC) of Japan. ASC is a part of the Toyota Group of Companies.LCM is a producer
April 26, 2011 (Source: Reuters) -- Japans imports of rare earths from China rose 40 percent in March from the previous month, Ministry of Finance data showed, with some observers saying demand is so far unaffected by last months devastating quake though the outlook remains murky. Imports of rare earths from China stood at 1,603.6 tonnes in
Continue reading "Japan rare earths imports from China jump 40 pct in March" »
April 27, 2011 (Source: Businesswire) -- Molycorp Inc. (NYSE: MCP) announced today it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 after the market closes on Tuesday, May 10, followed by an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT. Mark Smith, Chief Executive Officer, and James Allen, Chief Financial Officer, will host the
Continue reading "Molycorp To Report First Quarter 2011 Financial Results on May 10" »
TSX V-listed Tasman said the results from its winter/spring drilling programme at Norra Karr had shown a high contribution yttrium, used in lasers, and dysprosium, used to make permanent magnets. The European Monetary Union’s peripheral members may be going bust faster than the German economy can earn Euros to bail them out, but Europe yesterday got some
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
When discussing REE demand, we see a great array of existing applications - catalysts, ceramics, lasers, magnets, refractive glass and so on. But, in its latest foray into REE, the Geopolitical Analysis Quarterly from the VM Group in London for ABN Amro makes a point that should be kept in mind in any discussion about future demand
Continue reading "Reigniting the HREE supply/demand debate" »
April 26, 2011 (Source: Reuters) -- On April 18, 2011, Molycorp, a U.S. based producer of rare earth metals and owner of the largest rare earth mine outside of China, announced that it has acquired a processing facility to manufacture rare earth magnets. According to CNET, Molycorp paid $17.5 million to Japan-based Santoku for its U.S. subsidiary,
Continue reading "Molycorp's Expansion across the Rare Earth Supply Chain" »
April 26, 2011 (Source: China.org) -- China has raised production quotas of several minor metals by 5-12 percent this year.The 2011 mining quota for tungsten ores was capped at 73,000 tons, up from 65,000 tons, while that for antimony was raised to 105,000 tons from 100,000 tons, according to a statement from the Ministry of Industry and
April 26, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (GWMG or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) is pleased to announce it has appointed Mr. Vincent Mora as the Companys Project Development Manager for the Steenkampskraal Rare Earths operation in South Africa. He will be located at site.Mr. Moras primary responsibility is to expeditiously plan, budget,
April 26, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- BE Resources Inc. (TSX VENTURE:BER) (BE or the Company) releases data on rare earth elements (REE) identified at its Warm Springs beryllium project in New Mexico. Drill assay results have indicated the presence of anomalous amounts of several heavy rare earth elements, particularly Europium, Gadolinium, Thulium and Lutetium.Our progress to date
Happy belated Easter to all. Despite being tragically underslept (insistent Chow Chows make for frighteningly potent alarm clocks), I arrived at the office this morning full of energy. So after checking the Times, CNN, and a few other inevita-clicks, I decided to check in on the latest of Mr. Ian London’s thoroughly informative postings over at raremetalapps.com.
April 26, 2011 (Source: Bloomberg) -- China has listed all new rare earths, minor metal and some base metal smelting projects as restricted, reiterating its plan to curb capacity and protect the environment.Expansion of existing smelting and exploration operations has also been restricted, and include molybdenum, antimony and tin, the National Development and Reform Commission said in
Continue reading "China to Restrict Rare Earths, Metals Projects, NDRC Says" »
April 26, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Quantum Rare Earth Developments Corp. (TSX VENTURE:QRE)(OTCQX:QREDF)(FRANKFURT:BR3) (Quantum, the Company) is pleased to announce the commencement of drilling operations at the Elk Creek Carbonatite Project, located in southeastern Nebraska.The spring 2011 drill program will target both the Elk Creek Niobium Deposit and Rare Earth Element (REE) mineralization previously identified within the
Continue reading "Quantum Commences Drilling at Elk Creek, Nebraska" »
April 26, 2011 (Source: CNW) -- Tasman Metals Ltd. (Tasman or the Company) (TSXV: TSM) (Frankfurt: T61) (Pinksheets: TASXF). Mr Mark Saxon, President CEO, provides assay results from the first 6 holes drilled as part of the Phase 3 program completed at the Companys 100% owned Norra Karr heavy rare earth element (REE) - zirconium (Zr) project
April 25, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (GWMG or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) announces that it issued its monthly installment payment under the terms of its advisory agreement (the Agreement) with Byron Securities Limited (Byron).As announced previously (see December 13, 2010 GWMG News Release: Great Western Minerals Group Enters Into Advisory Agreement
Continue reading "Great Western Minerals Group Issues Installment Payment on Advisory Agreement" »
Last week we covered laser spark plugs and their probable introduction in internal combustion engines from about 2015-2016. As described, the lasers use yttrium-aluminum-gallium (YAG) segments, one doped with neodymium the other with chromium. Today it’s the latest from China’s labs working on the next generation of lithium batteries for electric vehicles. Tin nanoparticles embedded in graphene
Monday, April 25, 2011
April 22, 2011 (Source: NPR) -- Malaysia said Friday it is appointing international experts to investigate whether a refinery being built by Australian miner Lynas Corp. Ltd. to process rare earth minerals presents any threat of radioactive pollution.The plant in Malaysias central Pahang state could become the first such facility outside China in years. Officials say it
Continue reading "Malaysia Reviews Safety Of Rare Earth Plant" »
April 25, 2011 (Source: The Australian) -- Rare-Earths miner Lynass plans for a processing plant in Malaysia have been thrown into doubt as local authorities review the proposal in light of concerns about radiation pollution.The Malaysian government has announced it will create a panel of independent international experts to review the $US220 million ($205m) plant Lynas is
Continue reading "Protests threaten Lynas's Malaysian rare-earths plant" »
April 23, 2011 (Source: Google News) -- For the first time in more than 25 years, drilling is being conducted in southeast Nebraska to determine how much of a valuable and rare heat-resistant element lies hidden underground.The drilling that began Thursday night is part of a Canadian mining companys exploration of the site. Quantum Rare Earth Developments
April 25, 2011 (Source: The Australian) -- IAN Chalmers set out in the 1990s to pursue any metal that could make money, but within a single geographic area.That turned out to be the part of NSW around the city of Dubbo, and now Alkane Resources (ALK) is a multi-commodity play that can be run from one project
April 25, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Avalon Rare Metals Inc. (TSX:AVL)(NYSE Amex:AVL) (Avalon or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus (the Prospectus) with the securities commissions in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, except Quebec, and a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange
Continue reading "Avalon Files Preliminary Base Shelf Prospectus and US Registration Statement" »
Sunday, April 24, 2011
It’s Easter - the telephone has stopped ringing, the emails are drying up and the meetings don‘t start again for a day or two. Time to catch up on all that REE news that we might have overlooked in our daily rush. First, breaking news. Bloomberg is reporting that Australia’s Lynas Corp (ASX:LYC) will be barred from
Saturday, April 23, 2011
I had the privilege of attending the Quest Rare Minerals Ltd.s (Quest) Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 20th, and thus would like to extend a quick commentary on the potency and potential value of the project. As more and more people investigate the REE markets, it does well to discuss leading projects, for those not yet
Tairas team built its laser from two yttrium-aluminum-gallium (YAG) segments, one doped with neodymium, the other with chromium. They bonded the two sections together to form a powerful laser only 9 millimeters in diameter and 11 millimeters long (a bit less than half an inch). One last brief filing before I get to enjoy that rarest of
Friday, April 22, 2011
I guess it would be a bit irresponsible of me not to post something today, this being Earth Day 2011. Much of underlying drivers of the rare metal and rare earth sectors, (and the focus of many of the postings on www.raremetalblog.com and www.raremetalapps.com), revolve around CleanTech or Green Energy, The ultimate beneficiaries of all thes developemnts
Thursday, April 21, 2011
April 21, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:QRM) is pleased to report that its Board of Directors has approved funding for a pre-feasibility study of the Corporations Strange Lake B-Zone rare earth element deposit, located in northeastern Québec. Quests management has completed the selection of its technical team as it moves towards the
April 21, 2011 (Source: The Korea Herald) -- State-run Korea Resources Corp. said Thursday that it is to jointly develop technologies for processing rare earths with a Chinese think tank.The local developer said it will share equipment, facilities, human resources and technological information with Baotou Research Institute of Rare Earths, the largest of its kind in the
Continue reading "Korea, China to collaborate on rare earths processing" »
April 21, 2011 (Source: Sydney Morning Herald) -- Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised Japan a steady supply of liquefied natural gas and rare-earth metals used to make cars and electronics following last months record earthquake and tsunami.“Over the next few years Australia will become Japans most important supplier of liquefied natural gas, as we are already with
Continue reading "Gillard pledges rare earth, LNG supplies to Japan" »
April 21, 2011 (Source: Marketwire) -- Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. (GWMG or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:GWG) (OTCQX:GWMGF) announces that it has updated its plans for the Steenkampskraal Rare Earth property in South Africa.The steps in the plan may be undertaken in sequential order, or wherever possible, will be undertaken on a concurrent basis with the intent
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