rare-earth metal

• The Earthquake-Tsunami & Short-Term Rare-Earth Demand

  By Jack Lifton  |  March 15, 2011

  This means a short-term increase in the supply of these materials, since the production of them is mostly in an unaffected China. This should mean a short-term decrease in the price of the critical rare-earth metals.

• Debating the 'Goldilocks Principle' for Rare-Earth Mining

  By Gareth Hatch  |  October 8, 2010

  The principals of research and consulting firm Technology Metals Research air a discussion of their views on right-sizing rare earth mining ventures.

• The Rare Earth Elements Crisis

  By Dave Cohen  |  August 31, 2010

  This situation is explored in a report published by the Congressional Research Service in late July and recently posted to the Federation of American Scientists' Secrecy News Web site.

• China Plans for Its Competitive Future with Mining Asset Drive

  By Jack Lifton  |  July 23, 2010

  Does anyone need to wonder why China is "snapping" up mining assets around the globe?