Miner backed by Rinehart broke environmental rules amid $840m in federal loans
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Miner backed by Rinehart broke environmental rules amid $840m in federal loans

Arafura Rare Earths,which counts mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s company as a key investor,admitted to proceeding with part of a project before it gained government approval.

  • byDavid Crowe

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This week’s Bulls N’ Bears top ASX runner is… Resource Mining Corporation. Its share price rose more than 213 per cent to join three other movers and shakers.

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Carmakers look to Australia to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

Carmakers look to Australia to hedge against China’s rare earth dominance

European automakers are in discussions with Australian rare earths explorer Arafura Resources about sourcing elements that help power electric cars from outside China,which dominates global supply.

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The next mining boom? Rare earths and the rise of Australia's'other'minerals
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The next mining boom? Rare earths and the rise of Australia's'other'minerals

Lithium,cobalt,titanium,rare earths – expect to hear more about them as we transition to green technologies. But what are they,actually? And what are they for?

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