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Monday 1 July 2024
China nationalizes rare earth resources
China introduced stringent regulations on rare earth elements, effective from October 1.
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Global rare earth supply chain restructures amid nations endeavoring to curb reliance on China
The global rare earth supply chain is undergoing a restructuring as countries actively invest in the sector to reduce their reliance on China, especially for permanent magnets used...
Friday 16 February 2024
Vietnam’s rare earth promise turns to dust as China's production soars
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has downgraded its predictions for Vietnam's rare earth production.
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Microsoft's decision to end Windows 10 support could turn 240 million PCs into e-waste
A report from market analyst firm Canalys pointed out that while Microsoft's Windows 11 will help turn around a struggling PC market, its decision to end support for Windows 10 could...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
China consolidates rare earth industry amid falling market share in production
In an era when rare earths are required for major green technologies, China consolidated its rare earth industry, as the dominant provider saw its rare earth production share drop...
Friday 22 December 2023
China imposes export control on rare earth processing technologies
Shortly after the US government tightened its restrictions on Chinese entities, China appeared to retaliate by limiting the export of technology related to rare earth elements. This...
Monday 4 December 2023
Japanese battery material companies diversifying suppliers as China tightens exports
China has imposed stricter export controls on graphite, a critical EV battery material, since December 1. Many Japan-based companies relying on China's raw materials have been diversifying...
Friday 10 November 2023
GM, Stellantis invest in rare-earth-free EV motor magnets as China tightens material exports
General Motors and Stellantis have become the latest investors of Niron Magnetics, a US-based startup focused on developing rare-earth-free magnets, an essential material for EV motors...
Wednesday 8 November 2023
China strengthens rare earths export restrictions
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on November 7 that it has added rare earths to a list of bulk commodities that require traders to report import and export information.
Tuesday 3 October 2023
China to increase rare earth production by 14% to facilitate EV growth
China's Ministry of Commerce announced the restrictions on germanium and gallium material exports starting on August 1, 2023, making industries concerned about whether the control...
Wednesday 13 September 2023
Malaysia plans to ban rare earth raw materials exports
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on September 11 that the country will develop a policy to ban the exports of rare earth raw materials in an effort to boost local industry,...
Friday 14 April 2023
Apple to use 100% recycled cobalt and rare earth in its products
Apple announced an ambitious plan to expand the use of recycled materials across its products, which would require suppliers to achieve certain environmental benchmarks to secure...
Thursday 6 April 2023
A rare earth war simmers as China reportedly to impose export ban
Apart from the chip war between the US and China, a rare earth war seems to be brewing. China may impose an export ban when importers are looking to reduce their reliance on China,...
Tuesday 7 June 2022
Taiwan seeks to lower dependence on China rare earth minerals
Several research teams in Taiwan are studying ways to improve material properties to help the country lower its dependence on rare earth minerals imported from China.
Tuesday 12 October 2021
Net-zero carbon emission goal constrained by rare earth bottleneck
Geopolitical tension and the net-zero carbon emission policy deadlines of governments worldwide are driving up demands for rare earth metals. However, trying to secure local supplies...