iTech Minerals has released historical drill results from the last batch of resampling at its Ethiopia property, revealing additional rare earth element potential at its Eyre Peninsula kaolin project in South Australia.

PVW Resources NL has discovered heavy rare earths up to 8.77% TREO with gold at the Tanami rare earth elements (REE) and gold property in Western Australia.

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $150,000 grant to Florida Polytechnic University in hopes that researchers will find sources of rare earth elements within the country.

China, as the largest importer in the global manganese (Mn) ore market, has strengthened its control over the high purity Mn sector used in electric vehicle batteries through mergers with rare earth miners, while allowing the country to influence prices and gain a competitive advantage.