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Rare Earths and Other Critical Technology Metals

Oct 30th, 2009 | By | Category: Commodities, Featured
There was quite a meeting in Washington, D.C., last week. Some of the key players in government and the metals industry came together in the same room to discuss the looming shortages of critical elements that are coming down the road. The idea is that supply chains are only as strong ...read more

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Why All the Fuss Over Rare Earths?

Oct 5th, 2009 | By | Category: Commodities, Featured
Rare earth elements (REEs) have been the mystery metals of the mining world for years. Now, suddenly, everyone’s heard about them. Before we delve into the reasons behind all the publicity, here’s the basic skinny on REEs: One, they are rare, at least sort of. Two, they are indispensable to modern ...read more

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Brazil’s National Commitment to Energy – Bankrolled by China

Jun 12th, 2009 | By | Category: Energy, Featured, International, Oil
Brazil is making a national commitment to develop energy resources located far offshore in the South Atlantic. Indeed, no nation has ever advanced such an ambitious plan for long-term comprehensive offshore development. And it's being bankrolled by China. Much of Brazil's South Atlantic development will require drilling wells in waters up ...read more

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15 Rare and Valuable Metals

Apr 2nd, 2008 | By | Category: Commodities
You’ve heard the good old story starting, “A guy walks into a bar,” right? OK, here’s my version of it: This guy walks into a supply house and goes up to the clerk behind the counter. He says, “Excuse me, but could I buy some lanthanum?” The clerk is busy smoking a ...read more

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