RRARE EARTHS FOR SUSTAINBALE WORD: REIA 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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This ‘Rare Earths for a sustainable world’ conference brings together key decision makers in the technologies of vehicle electrification, rare earths producers, magnet makers, wind energy companies, e-drives and vehicle manufacturers to review the current supply situation and identify improvements to better satisfy the requirements of the industrial downstream customers for a better technology adoption (Read more) |
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Recovery of rare earth elements from spent NiMH batteries using subcritical water extraction with citric acid
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Spent nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries contain high concentrations of rare earth elements (REEs), nickel (Ni), and cobalt (Co). Subcritical water extraction (SWE) process with citric acid as the leaching reagent was applied to spent NiMH batteries. The effects of acid concentration, solid to liquid ratio (S/L), reaction time, and reaction temperature were examined. Leaching efficiency increased with increasing acid concentration, reaction time and temperature, and decreased as S/L increased (Read more) |
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Innovation News Network: Strengthening the rare earths supply chain through innovation
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The Rare Earth Industry Association (REIA) has recently joined two European innovation projects as part of its mission to help strengthen the global rare earths supply chain.The projects are a major step forward for the efforts of REIA. Dr Badrinath Veluri, President of REIA, commented: “We are an association engaging with global and regional projects, so being part of REEsilience and Onto-Deside was a no brainer as these two projects perfectly fit into the scope of our mission. They can only bring added value to our industry". (Read more) |
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REIA Member RareX phosphate by-product is looking like a winner
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RareX has extended the phosphate zone at its Cummins Range project, raising the likelihood that the fertiliser and battery mineral could be a valuable by-product to its rare earths operation. Strong phosphate mineralisation has been logged in the form of coarse apatite in ultramafic rocks in recent reverse circulation drilling, which has extended the Phos Dyke Phosphate Zone by up to 200m to the northeast (Read more) |
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REIA Member SRC Achieves a Significant Milestone in Advancing Canada’s Rare Earth Element Supply Chain
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Minister Jeremy Harrison was presented with the first metal ingots ever produced in Canada. The ingots were processed by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) during a successful test run of the metals smelting unit at its under construction Rare Earth Processing Facility. Metal ingots, a rare earth metal, are the key ingredient used to manufacture permanent magnets which are used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics, etc (Read more) |
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REIA Member E-Tech Resources INC. Appoints Professor Frances Wall as a Director
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E-Tech Resources Inc. (TSXV: REE) (“E-Tech” or “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has appointed Professor Frances Wall as a director effective immediately. Professor Wall replaces Mr. Ed Loye on the board of directors. Mr. Loye will remain as a technical consultant to the Company. Frances has over 30 years experience researching the geology and process mineralogy of global rare earth deposits and practically linking exploration stage studies to responsible sourcing outcomes (Read more) |
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REIA member Ionic Rare Earths garners local support for Makuutu rare earth project, Uganda
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Ionic Rare Earths (IXR) has received strong government and local stakeholder support for its Makuutu rare earths project in Uganda.The company conducted two public hearings for the development of the project in early August, and Ionic said around 3800 people attended all-up, indicating a “keen interest” in the project by the Ugandan community (Read more) |
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How the UK is securing an independent rare earth supply chain
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UK company Pensana is working to build an independent and sustainable supply of magnet metal rare earths. There is also a growing international concern over the resilience of the magnet metal supply chain, with its dependence on a single country. Jennifer Granholm, US Energy Secretary, recently commented: “Our concern is that critical minerals could be as subject or vulnerable to manipulation as we’ve seen in other areas, or weaponisation (Read more) |
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Wyloo Metals Invests $150 Million In Rare Earth Materials
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Wyloo’s investment is in the form of $150 million in secured, exchangeable notes (Notes), the proceeds of which will be used by Hastings to acquire a 22.1% equity interest in TSX-listed Neo Performance Materials Inc. (Neo) from an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree).The Notes will have a term of three years and will be exchangeable, at any time after 60 days, into Hastings ordinary shares at an exchange price of $5.50 per share (Read more) |
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How Greenland can capitalise on the $10bn global rare earth elements market
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The global rare earth elements market is forecasted to be worth around $10bn in 2026, with Greenland being perfectly poised to reap the benefits of this clean energy era gold rush.The significant increase in electronics production is believed to be a major catalyst for growing the rare earth elements market. Data from UK-based centric brokerage firm StockApps.com estimated that in 2021, consumer spending on electronics worldwide would reach $1.06tr. As production ramps up, so will the need for REEs, increasing the market value (Read more) |
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Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
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On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea met in Copenhagen. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more broadly. The Baltic Sea has enormous potential for offshore wind. Today it has just 2.8 GW of installed capacity. The 8 countries have now committed to increase that to 19.6 GW by 2030. And they plan to consider a 2040 target at a later stage (Read more) |
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California wants to end sales of new gas cars by 2035. Here are 4 key roadblocks
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California wants to drive a stake into the heart of gas-powered vehicles. State regulators approved a policy Thursday that will ban the sale of new gas cars by 2035 in what is the country's largest auto market. It's part of an ambitious plan to fight climate change by accelerating the transition to an electric future, and it's a decision a handful of states are expected to follow (Read more) |
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Korea, Mongolia agree to seek closer ties on rare earth supply
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South Korea and Mongolia agreed Monday to boost cooperation on global supply chains, especially in relation to rare earth elements, during talks here between their top diplomats. The two sides plan to push for the establishment of a joint center for partnerships on rare earth metals as part of efforts to boost mutually beneficial cooperation in the economic security field and enhance partnerships based on shared values, including democracy and human rights (Read more) |
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Do Australia’s mine tailings contain a wealth of rare earths, right under our noses?
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Much of the environmental and economic cost of mining these minerals has already been paid. The explosives have been detonated, the drills have done their boring. The diesel has been burnt to haul the ore out of the ground. And it’s often already partially refined. Why do this all over again if such easy pickings are available? “If you look at Olympic Dam [in South Australia], which we have studied a few times, it could supply quite a big chunk – up to 40% – of the world’s demand for rare earths,” says Yellishetty. “But only if BHP is happy to recover them.” (Read more) |
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