source：Mining.comResearchers at the University of Exeter and the Australian National University published a study that may help pinpoint new, untapped neodymium and dysprosium deposits.In the paper – which appeared in the journal Science Advances – the scientists explain that they conducted a series of experiments that showed that sodium and potassium – rather than chlorine or fluorine as previously thought – were the key ingredients for making these rare earth elements soluble.According to the experts, this is crucial as it determines whether they crystalize – making them fit for extraction –...
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source：power metallyrgy review magazineThe US government has invested $25 million in TechMet, a mining group based in London, UK, which specialises in rare earth production, according to The Telegraph. The investment is made with the aim of creating rare earth supply outside of China, which currently controls the global flow of materials such as cobalt and lithium. The investment in TechMet will reportedly help fund the development of a mine in Brazil set to produce nickel and cobalt, essential materials for the production of electric vehicles, batteries and cellphones. The announcement comes ...
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source：Green Car CongressDemand growth of the 2020s will soon be dwarfed by the astronomical demand growth of the 2030s, according to a new forecast by Adamas Intelligence. Therein lies the real defining challenge and opportunity facing the global rare earth industry today, the company said.After growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2015 through 2019, global consumption of NdFeB alloys and powders will drop by 9.3% in 2020 on account of the ongoing negative effects of COVID-19 on demand for everything from EV traction motors to micromotors and sensors, wind power generators, consumer appliances, cor...
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source：Globe Mining ReviewPensana Rare Earths Plc has announced that Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA), the Angolan Sovereign Wealth Fund, has recently agreed to make a further equity investment in the company of approximately US$8.6 million.The investment will be used to advance the Longonjo project as the first major rare earth mine to be developed in over a decade and to provide general working capital.The investment follows the FSDEA’s earlier investments in the company in March and June 2020 and will increase the fund’s equity holding in the company from 17.7% to 23.1%. These shares will r...
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