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Arafura Resources Ltd. (ASX:ARU) announced that it has reached an agreement to extend its December 2015 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OCI Company Ltd.; the agreement is regarding the development of a rare earths separation plant in South Korea.
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David Merriman, deputy manager for Roskill Information Services’ minor metals division, discusses factors currently impacting the rare earths market.
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Arafura Resources (ASX: ARU) (“Arafura” or “the Company”) is pleased to advise that the second phase of flowsheet piloting for its 100 per cent-owned Nolans NeodymiumPraseodymium (“NdPr”) Project in the Northern Territory, which focused on the extraction of a saleable phosphoric acid by-product from NdPr-rich concentrate, has met with approval
Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT), Venus Metals and MRIWA extend to Phase 2 experimental test work Highlights
Phase 1 test work completed for MRIWA Project M479 and results incorporated into the Large Scale Pilot Plant design
Phase 2 test work commenced under the terms of the MRIWA grant
Further optimisations sole funded by Lithium
Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) is pleased to announce it has completed the Aboriginal Heritage Surveys over LIT’s Ravensthorpe lithium prospects; Horseshoe and Deep Purple, 15 km west-southwest of Ravensthorpe, Western Australia.
A brief look at the rare earth elements market and how to start investing in the sector.
Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) Update on BlackEarth Minerals NL IPO Activities Highlights:
– Lithium Australia NL’s (ASX: LIT) subsidiary, BlackEarth Minerals NL has acquired the exploration rights to Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM) Madagascan graphite assets
– The tenements cover approximately 175km2 encompassing 2 project areas (Maniry & Ianapera) which are at
Shareholders of Lithium Australia NL (ASX:LIT) and Lepidico Ltd (ASX: LPD) may be aware that the Board of Lepidico has recently chosen to make statements in public forums that seek to discredit Lithium Australia’s Sileach™ technology. A separate letter is being sent to Lepidico’s lawyers.
Sileach™ – a universal process for the recovery of metals from silicates – has been developed by Lithium Australia (ASX:LIT) with the assistance of Australian federal government grants, a Western Australian government grant, and the technical assistance of ANSTO Minerals (“ANSTO” a Division of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) has announced the final outcomes of comprehensive work programs regarding its Nolans rare earths project in Australia’s Northern Territory.
As quoted in the press release:
As foreshadowed in previous ASX announcements, these programs have identified many improvements to the existing project structure that will deliver a more competitive and
Friday May 20th the first annual European Rare Earth Roundtable, hosted by Adamas Intelligence and the Technology, Rare and Electronic Materials Center. Following the event, the Investing News Network reached out to Ryan Castilloux of Adamas Intelligence to get some updated insight into the market.
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) has reduced its operating costs by roughly 15 percent for its Nolans rare earth project in Australia’s Northern Territory.
As quoted in the press release:
The Nolans Project OPEX has been reduced to A$12.36/kg of TREO (total rare earth oxide), a 15% reduction from the previous A$14.51/kg of TREO.
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s OCI Company to establish a joint venture for a rare earth separation plant in South Korea.
How is Australian rare earths producer Lynas Corporation faring in the wake of Molycorp’s troubles?
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) provided an update on the progress of a feasibility work at its Nolans project. The company reported that final terms of reference for the project Environmental Impact Statement have been finalized by the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority.
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) reported that it has reduced its operating costs by 7 percent to US$11.22 per kilogram of rare earth oxide equivalent.
Arafura Resources (ASX:ARU) released its quarterly activities report for the three months ended March 31 2015. The company reported a cash balance of A$15.8 million at the end of the period.
While plans to ban uranium mining in Queensland have miners in the state up in arms, other Australian states are reportedly ready to reap the benefits.
If you missed VRIC back in January, have no fear. Resource Investing News has gathered the top viewed videos from the event in one handy list.
