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Government to buy submersible vehicle to tap ocean resources (06-09-10)The land ministry plans to acquire an unmanned submersible craft so it can gather data that will help it search for natural resources in its exclusive economic zone, ministry sources said Saturday.... Lire la suite... The Japan Times | dimanche, 5 Septembre 2010 |
Gold mining rush in India, Zimbabwe (04-09-10)LONDON (Commodity Online): Nations which are known for its mineral richness in the recent years witnessed a surge in mining operations due to the increasing prices of various metals. Lire la suite... Commodity Online | Vendredi, 3 Septembre 2010 |
Opinion. When Rare Earths Get Rarer (03-09-10)In the race for green tech, the leading position of Europe and the United States is coming under new pressure. Lire la suite... The New York Times | Jeudi, 2 Septembre 2010 |
Indonesia edges closer toward uranium mining and nuclear power (02-09-10)An official of Indonesia's National Nuclear Energy Agency (Batan) say the country has a uranium reserve of at least 53,000 tons which could serve as the foundation for building nuclear power plants in the country.... Lire la suite... Mineweb | Mercredi, 1 Septembre 2010 |
The Rare Earth Element Crisis (28-08-10)A Congressional Research Service report considers whether U.S. dependency on foreign sources of rare earth elements threatens the defense and technology industries. Lire la suite... InformationWeek | Vendredi, 27 Aout 2010 |
China builds base to tap deep-sea energy: state media (27-08-10)BEIJING (AFP) - China will build a multi-million-dollar research base on its east coast as it steps up its efforts to search for energy sources and rare earths on the ocean floor, state media said Friday.... Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Jeudi, 26 Aout 2010 |
Mongolia’s Leaders Pondering Ways to Develop Their Abundant Natural Resources (27-08-10)The leadership's sovereignty concerns were evident in the recent announcement that a railroad spur leading from the country's largest coal mine would link into the country's domestic railroad network, rather than go directly to China.... Lire la suite... ISN Security Watch | Jeudi, 26 Aout 2010 |
Now, a gold rush in Sudan’s desert (24-08-10)KHARTOUM (Commodity Online): After the Amazon gold rush now its is the turn of a Sudan desert to lure gold hunters in droves to this nation. Lire la suite... Commodity Online | Lundi, 23 Aout 2010 |
Rare Earth Prospects Outside of British Columbia (23-08-10)The rush for rare earth element mining projects in British Columbia, as was reported last week, is just the tip of the iceberg in this increasingly lucrative market. Lire la suite... Ressource investing news | dimanche, 22 Aout 2010 |
Areva rafle "l'or" au Soudan, géant d'Afrique encore sous-exploré (19-08-10)Khartoum - La France n'a pas bonne presse au pays du raïs Omar el-Béchir, mais son fleuron Areva occupe néanmoins la pole position dans le secteur aurifère de ce géant d'Afrique qui demeure "sous-exploré", selon l'industrie et les autorités.... Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Mercredi, 18 Aout 2010 |
India to play bigger role in uranium mining (14-08-10)NEW DELHI (Commodity Online): Finally, India's Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh is all set to produce uranium soon. This may be India's first step towards playing a bigger role in global uranium trade.... Lire la suite... Commodity Online | Vendredi, 13 Aout 2010 |
FACTBOX-Top mines in mineral-rich Bolivia (13-08-10)Aug 13 (Reuters) - Prolonged protests have disrupted outputat two of the world's top silver mines in Bolivia, a majorproducer of zinc, silver and lead. Lire la suite... Reuters | Jeudi, 12 Aout 2010 |
Analysis: Rare earth monopoly a boon to Chinese clean tech firms (12-08-10)HONG KONG (Reuters) - In the race to build hybrid cars and wind turbines to feed growing demand for green technology, China has one clear advantage, it holds the world's largest reserves of rare earth metals and dominates global production.... Lire la suite... Reuters | Mercredi, 11 Aout 2010 |
Dash for Clean Energy A Boon to China's Rare Earth Monopoly (12-08-10)In the race to build hybrid cars and wind turbines to feed growing demand for green technology, China has one clear advantage, it holds the world's largest reserves of rare earth metals and dominates global production.... Lire la suite... Reuters | Mercredi, 11 Aout 2010 |
China cuts 2010 rare earth export quota 40 pct-paper (11-08-10)BEIJING Aug 11 (Reuters) - China has cut its export quotas for rare earth in 2010 by 40 percent from the levels in 2009, a report by a Chinese newspaper showed on Wednesday, as the government tightens its grip over the industry.... Lire la suite... Reuters | Mardi, 10 Aout 2010 |
Unstoppable Rise in Kazakh Uranium Production (10-08-10)LONDON (IDN) - The central Asian republic of Kazakhstan, which laid claim to being the world's top uranium producing country in 2009, surpassing both Canada's and Australia, is continuing to make giant strides.... Lire la suite... InDepthNews | Lundi, 9 Aout 2010 |
China mining giants to align rare earth prices (10-08-10)BEIJING - Two Chinese mining giants are set to align their prices for light rare earths nationwide in a move that will give China more influence over international markets, state media reported Tuesday.... Lire la suite... Agence France Presse | Lundi, 9 Aout 2010 |
Foreigners invest in rare earth deep processing in China (09-08-10)Twenty-two enterprises signed agreements with the Baotou National Rare Earth Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone on Aug. 8, and plan to invest in rare earth deep processing projects in the zone. China Business News quoted An Sihu, assistant director of the zone's management committee, as saying that some of the 22 enterprises are foreign-funded enterprises.... Lire la suite... People’s Daily | dimanche, 8 Aout 2010 |
China Revises Overly Ambitious Lithium Production Forecasts (04-08-10)
By Dave Brown – Exclusive to Lithium Investing News China Revises Overly Ambitious Lithium Production Forecasts Although China is the
How to Safeguard Afghanistan's Mineral Riches (03-08-10)
Indeed, according to a June 14 article by James Risen of the New York Times, Afghanistan is rich. The United States pegs the value of the country's mineral depo
Salton Sea Could Be Source of Lithium Riches for the U.S. (02-08-10)
Fast Company has an article on Simbol Mining's plans to produce lithium from the Salton Sea in California - Salton Sea Could Be Source of Lithium Riches for the
Japan in pact for rare earth exploration in Namibia (30-07-10)
TOKYO (Reuters) - State-backed Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp has agreed with Namibia to explore and develop mineral resources, especially rare earth a
Zambia to enter uranium market (30-07-10)
LONDON (Commodity Online): Copper rich Zambia is now thinks big on uranium.
Uphill Task to Solve Congo's Conflict Minerals (30-07-10)
NUMBI, Democratic Republic of Congo (Reuters) - Marie keeps her cash hidden in her "I love Jesus" hat, Samy in his socks. Selling gold and gemstones to other co
Rare earth fears become reality (15-07-10)
15 July 2010 China's decision to cut annual rare earth exports by 40% will likely lead to supply shortages and surging prices for the rest of the world.
India considers banning rare earth exports (13-07-10)
Jameson Berkow The Indian government may stop all mining companies operating inside India from selling iron ore abroad.
China to reduce rare earth export quota by 72% (12-07-10)
China, the world's largest rare-earth producer, will cut export quotas by 72% in the second half of 2010, after the central government's plan to integrate the r
China. Deep-sea mining adds to fears of marine pollution (02-07-10)
By Michael McCarthy, Environment Editor Concerns about large-scale marine pollution, fuelled by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, are set to be heightened by a new
Battle for Africa's oil riches intensifies (01-07-10)
The battle for Africa's oil wealth is heating up. The Democratic Republic of Congo is opening oil exploration in Lake Albert while longtime rival Uganda tries
Mongolia: Emerging Mineral Giant (23-06-10)
By Michael Montgomery-Exclusive to Moly Investing News As the search for new mineral deposits sends companies to the far reaches of the globe, emerging econo
China Rare Earth Limits Said to Be Targeted by U.S. (22-06-10)
China's restrictions on the export of rare earths used in the manufacture of cell phones and radar are being targeted by the U.S. Trade Representative for a pot
Saudi gold reserves over twice previous estimate (21-06-10)
By TAREK EL-TABLAWY Saudi Arabia's central bank holds more than twice the amount of gold previously estimated, a shift that analysts said reflected more of an
Afghan Minerals -- Cure, Curse, or Hype ? (18-06-10)
The Pentagon revealed last week that Afghanistan has as much as $1 trillion in mineral wealth, a potential game changer in the ongoing conflict there.
Afghan minerals may triple original estimate (18-06-10)
Afghanistan's mining minister, said Thursday that mineral deposits in his country could be worth up to three trillion dollars, triple the US estimate from earli
Are Rare Earth Elements Actually Rare? (15-06-10)
BY CHARLES HOMANS | JUNE 15, 2010 When Apple's new iPhone debuts later this month, it will be the latest addition to a long list of electronic devices -- rangi
Afghan minerals. Chinese Takeout (15-06-10)
Cold economic realities dictate that China is going to be the big player in the new Afghan gold rush -- and Washington had better wake up to that fact, soon.
Europe. Experts warn over shortage of rare metals (15-06-10)
By Nikki Tait in Brussels and Joshua Chaffin in Strasbourg Europe should support mining exploration and improve recycling of critical minor metals such as anti
U.S. Identifies Vast Riches of Minerals in Afghanistan (13-06-10)
By JAMES RISEN The United States has discovered nearly $1 trillion in untapped mineral deposits in Afghanistan, far beyond any previously known reserves and en
Preliminary Data Indicates Presence of Gold, Diamonds, and Bauxite in Equatorial Guinea (11-06-10)
Sillenger Exploration Corp. (OTCQB:SLGX)(PINK SHEETS:SLGX) an innovative and progressive mineral exploration and claims management company, with experience in m
Les fleuves d'Asie menacés par le réchauffement climatique (10-06-10)
Les conditions de vie de milliers de Tibétains sur le plateau le plus élevé de Chine sont menacées en raison du réchauffement climatique et des atteintes à l'en
Lawmakers Barred From Zimbabwe Diamond Field (01-04-10)
Lawmakers investigating alleged illegal diamond mining in eastern Zimbabwe say police stopped them touring the diamond workings.
Arab states urged to be open on water scarcity (01-04-10)
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Mastery of rare-earth elements vital to America's security (16-03-10)
During a recent hearing of the Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science and Technology, Karl A. Gschneidner Jr., US Departm
FACTBOX-China in Central Asia: latest investments (11-03-10)
March 11 (Reuters) - Energy-hungry China is stepping up its presence in former Soviet Central Asia by handing out billions of dollars in loans,
China on prowl to invest in South African mines (12-03-10)
NEW YORK (Commodity Online): Like India's steel giants, China is also showing interest in investing in South Africa's mining sector.
African Diamonds, De Beers lock horns (12-03-10)
JOHANNESBURG (Commodity Online): Tension is brewing between diamond giant De Beers and African Diamonds, the diamond exploration company, after African Diamonds
The Lithium Chase (09-03-10)
For many years, few metals drew bigger yawns from mining executives than lithium, a lightweight element long associated mostly with mood-stabilizing drugs.
Mexico’s Oil Politics Keeps Riches Just Out of Reach (08-03-10)
VENUSTIANO CARRANZA, Mexico - To the Mexican people, one of the great achievements in their history was the day their president kicked out foreign oil companies
China to move ahead on clean energy "combustible ice" (06-03-10)
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's western Qinghai Province, containing major deposits of the country's "combustible ice," will see increased explorations for
“Jordan does not owe Israel a drop of water” (05-03-10)
AMMAN - Jordan receives its allocated water shares in full under the Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty's second annex and does not owe Israel a drop of water, Minister
Keep off Zimbabwe’s diamonds, platinum : Mugabe (03-03-10)
HARARE (Commodity Online). Zimbabwe's most controversial ruler Robert Mugabe, who is also the world's oldest head of state at 86, has again stirred a hornet's n
Peru : Relocating Entire Villages for Mines, Dams (02-03-10)
LIMA, Mar 2, 2010 (IPS) - Hundreds of Peruvian communities were displaced as they fled the 1980-2000 civil war. Today the government is pushing for urgent passa
Cyprus: Could water shortage bring peace ? (02-03-10)
A pipeline from Turkey could supply enough water for all of Cyprus - if Greek Cypriots decide to use it. Lire l'intégralité de la dépêche...
In Kazakhstan, the race for uranium goes nuclear
TAIKONUR, KAZAKHSTAN -- The dry steppe stretches to the horizon in all directions from this remote outpost in southern Kazakhstan. But peeking out of the sandy
The next resource conflict to be about rare earths
BERLIN, GERMANY (Commodity Online): The next resource conflict could be about minerals and rare earth elements needed to fuel the green economy, as China, which
Has the flow of conflict diamonds stopped?
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation reiterates its endorsement of the Kimberley Process and the World Diamond Council's Supportive System of Warranties. CI
A US Congressional delegation happened to be in Niger at the time of the military coup
In yet another odd coincidence, Alan Grayson led a Congressional delegation that just happened to be in Niger at the time of the recent military coup last Thurs
Jordan, France to Sign Uranium Mining Accord
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Jordan and France will sign an agreement on Feb. 21 on uranium exploration and mining in the Arab country to help it become more energy e
Mongolian Harvard Elites Aim for Wealth Without ‘Dutch Disease’
Feb. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Mongolia's billions of dollars worth of copper, gold, uranium and coal reserves promise the greatest influx of wealth for the country sin
Big lithium reserve could make Bolivia a key energy player, supplier to US battery makers
On the edge of an evaporated sea, where the cracked white earth spreads for hundreds of miles over a desolate horizon, wood scaffolding surrounds the first buil