Comments on: Rare-Earth-Metals Mine Is Key To US Control Over Hi-Tech Future https://www.techmetalsresearch.net/rare-earth-metals-mine-is-key-to-us-control-over-hi-tech-future/ Commentary & analysis on rare earths and other technology metals Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:53:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 By: Gareth Hatch https://www.techmetalsresearch.net/rare-earth-metals-mine-is-key-to-us-control-over-hi-tech-future/#comment-770 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:53:04 +0000 https://www.techmetalsresearch.net/?p=2526#comment-770 VitalSpark: to my knowledge Molycorp does not have the capacity to refine separated oxides into individual metals and subsequently into alloys. There has been some discussion about them acquiring that capability but I am not sure where they are at in that process (beyond planning to work with Hitachi Metals on certain magnetic alloy production).

I am hoping to do an interview with the CEO of Molycorp, Mark Smith, in the next future, and this question is on my list to discuss with him. Will let you know what we hear back.

]]> By: VitalSpark https://www.techmetalsresearch.net/rare-earth-metals-mine-is-key-to-us-control-over-hi-tech-future/#comment-769 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:54:01 +0000 https://www.techmetalsresearch.net/?p=2526#comment-769 I understand that Molycorp wil be producing ore within a couple of years and will also build a concentrator. Do they have the capacity to refine the individual RE metals or will they be selling the concentrate?
I understand that Lynas is building what they call the Lynas Advanced Materials Plant (LAMP) which according to Lynas remains on track for first production of Rare Earths in the third quarter of 2011. How is Molycorp doing in this respect?

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