The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) dropped a staggering 11.22% this past month. Industrial production within China proved slow in January. This significantly affected the index, as China remains the source of many rare earth oxides. And with numerous countries searching for non-Chinese rare earth supplies, the Chinese-sourced parts of the index fell greatly. […]
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Rare Earths MMI: Different Countries Racing for Global Rare Earth Dominance
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly Metals Index) rose considerably over the past month, climbing by a total of 7.05%. The primary factor influencing the rare earth price forecast over the past several months was zero-COVID. Now, the focus is on those restrictions being lifted. Currently, China reports that the country’s COVID cases are dropping. China’s […]
Rare Earths MMI: Global Rare Earth Supply Chains in an Uproar
The December Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) traded sideways for the second month in a row. The index dropped 1.55% and MetalMiner anticipates it will continue sideways, most definitely for the short term and possibly in the long term. This is mostly thanks to the supply of global rare earth magnets being interrupted by […]
Rare Earths MMI: The World Races to Find Alternatives to Chinese Rare Earths
The November Rare Earth MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) broke its short-term downward trend and traded sideways month-over-month. Altogether, the index dropped a modest 0.97%. Rare earths managed to hold their steady trend over most of 2022. This was due to high demand for EV’s, electronics, and rare earth magnets. Indeed, the global market for all […]
Rare Earths MMI: A Renewed Push for Rare Earth Independence
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) fell an additional 4.04% between September and October, less than half the decline seen the previous months. However, it does indicate that rare earth producers are still under pressure. Rare earth annual contract renewals are coming for 2023. Learn the best contract negotiation tactics in MetalMiner’s free October […]
Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earth Prices Slide Further as World Looks for New Supplies
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index for rare earth metals) extended its decline in July, dropping another 2.8%. This is a significant move for rare earths prices, and reinforces the subtle downtrend that began back in April. Now more than ever, countries are frantically searching for ways to separate their rare earths supply from […]
Rare Earths MMI – US Breaking Away From Chinese Rare Earth Elements Supply
The Rare Earths MMI (Monthly MetalMiner Index) declined more sharply in July than in June. Compared to last month’s drop of 0.64%, July’s Rare Earths index dropped a total of 3.80%. Meanwhile, both the US and Europe are frantically searching for new sources of rare earth elements. Online Influence Group Causes Rare Earth Elements Uproar […]
Rare Earths MMI: Rare Earths Prices Hold Steady Despite Amid Lower Scrap Availability
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) held flat for a .56 percent change this month. Even so, some rare earths prices have seen significant fluctuation. Praseodymium Neodymium Oxide is one such example. The allow saw a significant price increase over the past month. Check out the MetalMiner forecast track record. By correctly calling the trends MetalMiner […]
Rare Earth Elements About to Get Even Rarer
There’s something afoot on the rare earths front in China. Specifically, the country recently decided that it wants to tighten its export control laws. The regulation passed about two years ago to stop importing countries from diverting “Chinese products for non-intended use.” In most cases, the “products” refer to rare earth elements, of which China […]
Rare Earths MMI: White House moves to develop domestic rare earths supply
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 15.0% for this month’s index value, as rare earths prices rose across the board. Keep an eye out for rare earths news and analysis in the MetalMiner weekly newsletter. White House announces developments in domestic rare earths sector The White House last month announced new efforts to […]
