China's Wind Power Sector Struggles with Rare Earth Price Hikes

Source: Renewable Energy World, Liu Yuanyuan (8/17/11)

"The price hikes are expected to intensify the already fierce competition in the sector."

Renewable Energy World, Liu Yuanyuan

While an increasing number of wind power equipment manufacturers in China have started to adopt direct-drive permanent magnet technology, rare earth minerals, some of the core raw materials used to produce wind turbines, are becoming a significant barrier to their development.

The recent price surges have forced many industry players to halt production or create a complete industry chain by expanding into the upstream sector. The price hikes are expected to intensify the already fierce competition in the sector, causing those who lack capital and expertise to be squeezed out altogether, according to an industry insider.

China's rare earth prices have risen significantly since July 2010, exceeding 200% since the beginning of this year, with some categories reaching 600–1,000%.. . .View Full Article

Mineral Exploration Co. Makes Important Discovery
Source: Ron Struthers (04/18/2024)

Ron Struthers of Struthers Resource Stock Report takes a look at the hundreds of M&A agreements recently signed, the current state of copper as it is breaking out, and Zonte Metals, a company that recently made an important discovery.

Expert Says Idaho Copper Stock Positioned To Deliver Big
Source: Clive Maund (04/18/2024)

In light of this morning's news, Technical Analyst Clive Maund takes a look at NevGold Corp. to explain why he believes it is an Immediate Strong Buy.

Idaho Gold Project Could Produce One-Third of Critical Antimony for US
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/18/2024)

Perpetua Resources Corp.'s Stibnite gold project in Idaho is also expected to provide as much as 35% of the United States annual demand for the critical metal antimony. Find out why analysts are recommending this developer.

Vancouver Explorer Sees 'District-Scale' Project in Colo.
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/18/2024)

Metallic Minerals Corp. announces that all four holes drilled at its Newmont-backed La Plata project in Colorado intersected porphyry-style mineralization from the surface and over their entire lengths.

Field Work Points to Copper Porphyry at Idaho Asset
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/18/2024)

To prove this out, the Canadian company plans additional exploratory work, to commence next month. Read on to learn more about this compelling project.