Rare earth metals

Are China’s rare earths really a potent weapon?

2026-09-09T07:13:55.000Z
China controls almost 70% of the world’s mined rare earths, showing just how dependent countries are on it for the access of such elements.

Japan’s seabed discovery is a message for Indo-Pacific rare earth sustainability

2026-08-19T23:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump (centre) said the projects would create thousands of jobs and promote economic stability and security.

Trump touts US$3 billion investment in minerals projects to counter China

2026-08-08T04:15:00.000Z
Lynas has faced political scrutiny in Malaysia since unveiling a four-year deal to supply the US military.

Malaysia mulls easing rare-earth export curbs to meet demand

2026-08-03T01:06:15.000Z
Rare earths have gained outsized importance since last year when China placed export controls that rattled US manufacturers.

Trump signs order on export curbs to retain critical minerals

2026-07-30T22:38:20.000Z
Nickel matte at a refining facility in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Indonesian metal exports face delays due to rare earths checks

2026-07-26T21:53:54.000Z
Monthly exports to the US averaged 479 tonnes in the first half, compared with 586 tonnes in the three years from 2022 to 2024.

China exports 20% fewer magnets to US despite trade truce

2026-07-20T07:13:18.000Z
Much of the US$450 million raised in CuspAI’s Series B financing will go towards supporting labs with foundry partners in Cambridge, Singapore and the San Francisco Bay area.

Bezos, others invest in Temasek-backed AI startup to discover new materials for chipmaking

2026-07-20T06:37:48.000Z
Chinese companies have spent over US$100 billion in M&A deals in the mining sector in the last two decades.

China expands strategic mineral toolkit with new investment firm

2026-07-13T05:00:33.000Z