Rare earth metals
China rare-earth product exports fall as Japan spat draws focus
[BEIJING] China’s rare-earth product exports declined in December compared with the previous month, as investors monitor heightened tensions between Beijing and Japan that could trigger tighter shipme...
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals
America has been pressing some European Union member states to sign bilateral memorandums of understanding
US lawmakers introduce Bill to create US$2.5 billion critical-minerals stockpile
Allied countries can join the reserve if they contribute at least US$100 million
China’s 2025 rare earth exports hit highest since at least 2014 despite restrictions
[BEIJING] China’s rare earth exports in 2025 hit the highest level since at least 2014, even as Beijing began restricting shipments of several medium to heavy elements from April.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47 and 87% of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency
[WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting on Monday with ministers from different US partners and allies “to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical ...
US to host meeting on rare earths as China-Japan spat simmers
The discussions are expected to also include officials from Australia, South Korea, India, Mexico and the European Union
Australia to prioritise antimony, gallium, rare earths in A$1.2 billion reserve
The country is among the world’s leading producers of critical minerals
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies
Since the 2010 scare, the Japanese government and private companies have built stockpiles of the minerals
Australian rare earths miner VHM scraps offtake deal with China’s Shenghe Resources
The Melbourne-headquartered firm has secured up to US$200 million in funding from the US Exim
