Fang Zheyu's team from the School of Physics, Peking University recently proposed a new tungsten diselenide (WSe₂) valley-polarized electron beam manipulation method based on nano-antennas, which could use ultra-high resolution electron beams to manipulate metal plasmons to control the valley polarization of low-dimensional quantum materials.

The rare earths developer Pensana Rare Earths PLC submits its proposed $125 million rare earth oxide separation facility in Yorkshire, UK planning application. The planned separation facility would produce rare earth oxides, key components in producing powerful permanent magnets used in electric vehicles and offshore wind turbines, according to a report by MINING WEEKLY.

Japan, the US, Australia, and India carry out new cooperation, aiming at stabilizing the supply of rare earths, cobalt and other rare metals. Cooperation among the four countries known as the "Quad" was confirmed in intergovernmental talks at the end of last year, according to a report by Japanese media.

Los Andes Copper Ltd. (Los Andes) is pleased to announce that as a part of the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) at the Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum porphyry deposit project in Chile, it has received improved flotation rougher recoveries resulting from further metallurgical test work. Through optimizing the rougher flotation conditions, the company will be able to increase copper and molybdenum recoveries.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The ferro tungsten and tungsten powder prices in China maintained stability in the first trading day on February 1, 2021 when most factories are gradually stopping production with the approaching of the holiday of Chinese Spring Festival. 

Molybdenum cofactor (Moco) is a compound that is little known but is essential for life. Children born without the ability to synthesize Moco die young of neurological diseases. It has not been possible to create Moco supplements because the compound is so unstable. Studies in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans suggest that by combining, Moco with certain proteins, it becomes stable and can repair deficiency of human neurological diseases.

Yamana Gold Inc. ("Yamana" or "Yamana Gold") announces the completion of the Integration of the Agua Rica Project and the Alumbrera Plant and related infrastructure, creating a well-advanced copper, gold and molybdenum development stage project, which will be one of the lowest capital intensity projects worldwide. Going forward, the integrated project will be known as the MARA Project.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

Exporters of ammonium paratungstate (APT) in China have strong rised mentality to raise their offers amid a strengthening domestic market, though concerns over logistics as a result of the approaching Chinese New Year is sapping their interest to trade.

Rare earth market quotation in China: DyFe and dysprosium oxide prices rise slightly while lanthanum oxide price remains unchanged in the first trading day on February 1, 2021. 

Molybdenum market quotation in China: ferro molybdenum, molybdenum oxide and molybdenum powder prices maintain stability in the first trading day on February 1, 2021 with the approaching of Spring Festival.