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 […]
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Rare Earths MMI: US and China Feud Over Rare Earth Prices
Over the past month in, the Rare Earths MMI (Metal Miner Index) slightly dropped by 0.64%.Over the past few decades, the US-China relationship has evolved into more of a rivalry than anything else. This has left the United States eager to decouple from China on several critical issues. One such issue is the supply of […]
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: Iluka rare earths refinery to produce neodymium, dysprosium, other REOs
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) fell 11.3% for this month’s reading. Keep an eye out for the full MMI report download later this week. Iluka approves new refinery Australian firm Iluka Resources this week announced it had approved a fully integrated refinery for rare earth oxides. The refinery will be at Eneabba, Western […]
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 […]
Rare Earths MMI: GM, MP Materials reach rare earth magnets deal; MP to build Texas magnet factory
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 11.3% for this month’s reading. You want more MetalMiner on your terms. Sign up for weekly email updates here. GM, MP Materials to collaborate on rare earths magnet supply chain General Motors announced it will collaborate with MP Materials to develop a “fully integrated” U.S. supply chain […]
Rare Earths MMI: Greenland parliament vote effectively halts Kvanefjeld rare earths project
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) rose by 10.4% this month. Want MetalMiner directly in your inbox? Sign up for weekly updates now. Greenland parliament bans uranium mining, exploration Earlier this year, we touched on the snap elections in Greenland, where the victorious left-wing Inuit Ataqatigiit party ran in opposition to the promising Kvanefjeld […]
Rare Earths MMI: GM, GE Renewable Energy sign MoU to develop rare earth supply chain
The Rare Earths Monthly Metals Index (MMI) bounced back, rising by 11.6% this month. Stay up to date on MetalMiner with weekly updates – without the sales pitch. Sign up now. GM, GE Renewable Energy aim to develop rare earths supply chain Automaker General Motors and GE Renewable Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding through […]
China raises rare earth production quotas to record levels as prices surge
China has previously been cast in a sinister role with respect to restricting the production and export of critical rare earth metals, usually salts, used to produce a host of products. Those products include magnets for consumers electronics and electric cars, defense equipment and advanced ceramics. But while the country deliberately created a near monopoly […]
