| 单词 | rare earth |
| 例句 | Like water, oil and natural gas, like rare earth elements, doctors are a resource. Doctors and nurses don't need to be COVID-19's "heroes." We need you to see us as human beings 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z Smith filed the complaint to YouTube on 23 May after discovering Planet of the Humans used several seconds of footage from his Rare Earthenware project detailing the journey of rare earth minerals from Inner Mongolia. Michael Moore film Planet of the Humans removed from YouTube 2020-05-25T04:00:00Z As global warming melts glaciers in Antarctica, Siberia, Greenland and elsewhere there will also be a mad scramble by the United States, Russia, China, and other nations to secure rare earth metals and other resources. As billionaires prep for the apocalyptic "Event," what happens to everyone else? 2019-09-02T04:00:00Z These might now be mined for their mineral crust, which contain rare earth metals. Callum Roberts' Ocean of Life is a manifesto for marine management 2012-06-07T06:30:01Z The auto industry's drive to make electric vehicle motors with little to no rare earth content has hit high gear. Reckitt names insider Darroch as new chairman as Sinclair to retire 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The auto industry's drive to make electric vehicle motors with little to no rare earth content has hit high gear. Focus: Giorgio Armani fashions his own legacy with succession plan 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Others like U.S. startup Niron Magnetics are developing permanent magnets without rare earths. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The company also has an EV motor in development that is rare earth free. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The EU is currently heavily reliant on China for rare earths and lithium, which are vital materials for the green transition. EU agrees rules to secure critical raw materials amid race with China, US 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z "Argentina has a very promising future, because it has what the world demands: proteins; traditional, green and transition energy; critical minerals such as lithium and copper; rare earths and qualified human resources," he said. Argentina election puts China, Brazil ties in the spotlight 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The discussion on pricing has come up often in the Rare Earth Industry Association, said Veluri, who is also the president of the global organization with partners representing the whole rare earth value chain. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z In some EVs, around a third of the rare earths used are in the sound system's speakers. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The company is also working on rare earth free permanent magnets. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z However, these hopes quickly died out, as the chloride batteries were considered impractical due to their heavy reliance on expensive rare earth metals, including yttrium, scandium, and lanthanide elements, as secondary components. New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The impasse remained despite Europe’s eagerness to tap into Australia’s stocks of critical minerals and rare earths to reduce their own dependency on China. Anthony Albanese soon will be the first Australian prime minister in 7 years to visit China 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Developing rare earth mining projects can take decades, and investor risk aversion has derailed the viability of some projects outside of China. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z But different types of motors without permanent magnets that were previously too big and too inefficient, or those with greatly-reduced rare earth content have become commercially viable, prompting the rush for alternatives. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Toyota is working on a permanent magnet with a 50% reduction in neodymium, a heavy rare earth. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The group went further to successfully demonstrate this strategy by creating a lithium-metal-chloride solid-state battery based on zirconium, which is far cheaper than the variants that employ rare earth metals. New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The government Tuesday said it allowed Lynas to continue to import and process rare earths at its refinery in central Pahang state, reversing a decision for such activities to halt by Jan. 1. Activists demand transparency over Malaysia’s move to extend Lynas Rare Earth’s operations 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Companies have suggested pricing alternatives such as selling rare earth concentrates at half their cost of production plus capital cost, ensuring mines remain profitable. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z China dominates the mining and processing of a group of 17 metals known as rare earths, though companies elsewhere are trying to loosen China's grip. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Electric motor component maker EuroGroup Laminations is working on both rare earth free permanent magnet motors and motors with limited rare earth content for automaker customers. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Science and technology minister Chang Lih Kang said Lynas will be allowed to import radioactive material and continue processing rare earths, provided the firm carries out thorium extraction to remove radioactive waste. Rare-earths miner Lynas jumps as Malaysia allows key plant extension 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z While the government is keen to profit from the rare earths industry, this cannot be at the expense of people’s health and the environment, it added. Activists demand transparency over Malaysia’s move to extend Lynas Rare Earth’s operations 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Another option is to cap prices at those offered by Chinese rare earth makers, protecting OEMs from drastic price fluctuations. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Aside from over-reliance on China, refining rare earths, such as neodymium and dysprosium, involves solvents and toxic waste that conflict with sustainability goals. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The No. 1 U.S. automaker says it is "exploring options to limit or potentially eliminate rare earth materials in EV motors." The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Biden welcomed Albanese to the White House on Tuesday evening and will host a lavish dinner party after the two allied leaders discuss rare earths and cyber security Wednesday. No 'Love Shack' at White House - B-52s won't play Aussie dinner 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The only other rare earths refinery in Malaysia — operated by Japan’s Mitsubishi Group in northern Perak state — closed in 1992 following protests and claims that it caused birth defects and leukemia among residents. Malaysia gives nod for Australian miner Lynas to import, process rare earths until March 2026 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z These mechanisms could boost the cost of an EV, which uses rare earth magnets in its motor, by at least 30% to 50%. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Tesla's announcement on dropping rare earths "opened up buyers' eyes to the fact that you don't really need rare earths to make EV magnets," Niron CEO Jonathan Rowntree said. Focus: Automakers' drive to avoid China's EV rare earth dominance gathers speed 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The U.S. supplier already has an EV motor in production that has reduced heavy rare earth content. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z A critical minerals task force to boost private investment in Australia's rare earths industry and reduce global reliance on China will be the centrepiece of Albanese's schedule on Tuesday. Australia, U.S. leaders to discuss Pacific infrastructure, critical minerals 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z The only other rare earth refinery in Malaysia - operated by Japan’s Mitsubishi Group in northern Perak state - closed in 1992 following protests and claims that it caused birth defects and leukemia among residents. Australia’s Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "But for things like cobalt, copper, or rare earth metals there is a good strategic play to find with a mining partner." Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Jeffrey Wilson, director of research and economics at the Australian Industry Group, said it was time for detailed plans on concrete industry collaboration, with rare earths a priority. AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The German premium automaker says it aims to remove heavy rare earth content entirely. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Australian analysts have said that the U.S. auto and defence sectors are large buyers of rare earths and that a long-term sales contract could reduce investor risk in developing Australian processing. Australia, U.S. leaders to discuss Pacific infrastructure, critical minerals 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Police temporarily seized 13,715 tons of rare earths ores in a raid on Thai Duong’s premises, the ministry statement said. Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z They argue that geopolitical tensions between the West and China risk the reliable supply of rare earth minerals. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Australia has large deposits of rare earths, although most global supply is dominated by China, and investor risk has been a hurdle to developing a processing industry in Australia. AUKUS, critical minerals in focus for Australian PM on US trip 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Tesla initially used induction motors without rare earth permanent magnets, but switched to a permanent magnet motor for the mass-market Model 3 in 2017. The automakers and suppliers pushing to cut rare earths from EVs 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The only other rare earth refinery in Malaysia — operated by Japan’s Mitsubishi Group in northern Perak state — closed in 1992 following protests and claims that it caused birth defects and leukemia among residents. Australia’s Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z The authorities have also intensified a clampdown on illegal rare earth mining from neglected or abandoned pits in recent months. Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "The West will be able to supply environmentally responsible and traceable rare earths, but the cost structure is different to the Chinese and hence it comes at a premium," he said. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Friday there will be a planned shutdown of all its operations in Malaysia except the segment for mixed rare earth carbonate processing in the December quarter. Wall St drops as Treasury yields surge, Powell speaks 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Friday there will be a planned shutdown of all its operations in Malaysia except the segment for mixed rare earth carbonate processing in the December quarter. US SEC drops claims against two Ripple Labs executives 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Demand for heavy rare earths remain high, largely driven by the global development of electric vehicles. Australia’s Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Friday there will be a planned shutdown of all its operations in Malaysia except the segment for mixed rare earth carbonate processing in the December quarter. Argentina gov't moves to calm FX market, pledges no post-election devaluation 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Inflation Reduction Act and argue that a premium price is warranted for reliable and sustainably sourced rare earths that are key to the transition to cleaner energy. Western miners target China’s rare earth metals grip with premium prices 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Friday there will be a planned shutdown of all its operations in Malaysia except the segment for mixed rare earth carbonate processing in the December quarter. Morning Bid: Five alive: US yield curve nears historic level 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Friday there will be a planned shutdown of all its operations in Malaysia except the segment for mixed rare earth carbonate processing in the December quarter. Australia's Lynas announces planned shutdown of Malaysia ops 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z China has about a third of the world’s rare earth reserves but a near monopoly on supplies. Australia’s Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Global mining firms, they said, would have to increase production of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel and rare earths by 500% over the next decade to advance the green transition. U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z An angry Beijing has returned fire with bans on exports of raw materials, including “rare earth” minerals vital to a wide range of high-tech uses from cellphones to electric cars. Global semiconductor market tilts against China as chip wars escalate 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Characterizing the S. oneidensis's genome allows scientists to tweak its preference for processing the other rare earth elements. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Mongolia is seeking U.S. investment in mining rare earths, materials used in high-tech products such as smartphones. How China-West tensions will shape global markets 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Lynas has said its refinery could meet nearly a third of world demand for rare earths, excluding China. Australia’s Lynas to upgrade Malaysian rare earth refinery amid dispute over operating license 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z But refining rare earths is complex, and China controls many processing technologies. Inside Vietnam's plans to dent China's rare earths dominance 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z A government-sponsored survey found "substantial" amounts of metals and minerals, ranging from copper to rare earth elements. Why does Norway want to mine the seabed? 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z This work has the potential to make processing rare earths cleaner and scalable, said lead author Sean Medin, a doctoral student in Barstow's lab. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Malaysia is home to just a fraction of the world’s rare earth reserves, with an estimated 30,000 metric tons, data from the United States Geological Survey in 2019 showed. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z The country has the world's second-biggest estimated deposits of rare earths, which are used in electric vehicles and wind turbines. US, Vietnam firms talk business during Biden visit; AI and Boeing deals unveiled 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Still, rare earths at Dong Pao are relatively easy to access and are mostly concentrated in bastnaesite ores, according to the Hanoi University of Mining and Geology. Inside Vietnam's plans to dent China's rare earths dominance 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Another key issue is strengthening supply chains of critical minerals, especially rare earths, of which Vietnam has the world’s largest deposits after China, according to U.S. estimates, officials said. US, Vietnam to boost ties as Biden visits, seek China hedge with chips, rare earths 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z Cornell University scientists have characterized the genome of a metal-loving bacteria with an affinity for rare earth elements. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The decision, however, comes as the world looks to diversify away from China, the world’s largest producer of the critical rare earth minerals that are used widely in semiconductor chips, electric vehicles and military equipment. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Worry of possible supply disruptions amid environmental inspections in late August in Jiangxi province, one of China’s major rare earth production hubs, also added to the price hike, she added. Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths Ltd hiked construction cost estimates for its Kalgoorlie rare earths facility by more than a quarter and said it would boost the plant's production capacity to tap growing demand. South Korea focuses on fiscal discipline with smallest budget increase in two decades 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Two people familiar with the plans said an agreement on rare earths was expected during Biden’s visit, which ends on Monday when he flies back to America. US, Vietnam to boost ties as Biden visits, seek China hedge with chips, rare earths 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z But a new technology, envisioned by the scientists and powered by a microbe, could make processing rare earth elements cleaner and scalable -- helping provide a steady U.S. supply for clean energy infrastructure and defense applications. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Anwar said the government would support the development of the rare earths industry in Malaysia and that a ban would “guarantee maximum returns for the country”. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Some rare earth consumers are stockpiling cargoes for use during China’s Sept. 29 - Oct. Chinese rare earth prices hit 20-month high on Myanmar supply worry 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths Ltd hiked construction cost estimates for its Kalgoorlie rare earths facility by more than a quarter and said it would boost the plant's production capacity to tap growing demand. Dollar soft as markets brace for data fest; yen under pressure 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Past attempts by U.S. companies to partner with Vietnamese rare earth firms have not succeeded, according to a person involved in one recent plan. US, Vietnam to boost ties as Biden visits, seek China hedge with chips, rare earths 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z "The problem with the current methods of rare earth element purification is that they rely heavily on organic solvents and harsh chemicals," said senior author Buz Barstow, assistant professor of biological and environmental engineering. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z “Detailed mapping of rare earth element sources and a comprehensive business model that combines upstream, midstream and downstream industries will be developed to maintain the rare earth value chain in the country,” he said. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Australia's Lynas Rare Earths Ltd hiked construction cost estimates for its Kalgoorlie rare earths facility by more than a quarter and said it would boost the plant's production capacity to tap growing demand. Bonds rally, stocks drift as China boost fades 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z "One of the big advantages we've got in this relationship is our access to critical minerals, rare earths, hydrogen and ammonia," Farrell said. Australia wants EU investment in critical minerals, but first a free trade agreement 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The nodules contain valuable metals, including cobalt, copper and nickel needed for electric vehicles; rare earth elements crucial for clean energy technologies; and smaller amounts of lithium, in high demand for batteries. Deep-Sea Mining Could Begin Soon, Regulated or Not 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The microbe selectively adsorbs -- or clings -- to these rare earth elements, making it an ideal candidate to carry out an eco-friendly purification procedure. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Malaysia’s ban could affect sales to China, which imported about 8% of its rare earth ores from the Southeast Asian country between January and July this year, according to China customs data. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z It said critical minerals needed for these industries were also highly concentrated, with the Democratic Republic of Congo supplying 70% of cobalt, China 60% of rare earth elements, and Indonesia 40% of nickel. Yellen warns of risks of over-concentration of clean energy supply chains 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z China could restrict exports of rare earths used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and other components, or target other U.S. technology companies, Plumb said. US investors flag retaliation risks after Biden's China tech curbs 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Vice President Kamala Harris in Washington that Mongolia would deepen cooperation with the United States on mining rare earths and other minerals with high-tech applications. US discussed 'creative ways' to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths, officials say 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z "Currently all the purification of rare earth elements is done abroad, due to stringent environmental regulations and high infrastructure costs of building a separations plant," he said. Metal-loving microbes could replace chemical processing of rare earths 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The curbs triggered fears that China could also limit exports of other critical minerals including rare earths. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of rare earths and rare earth magnets. MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z "We have discussed our potential cooperation in mining rare earths, critical minerals, including copper," said Oyun-Erdene, who spoke through a translator. Exclusive: Mongolia to deepen cooperation with US on rare earths, PM says on Washington visit 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z "We certainly are eager to help the Mongolians find creative solutions by which it can help take more control over mining, exploring, extracting and producing critical minerals and rare earth elements." US discussed 'creative ways' to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths, officials say 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z The world's two biggest rare earths companies outside of China are facing challenges turning rock from their mines into the building blocks for magnets used across the global economy. Drugmakers brace for list of first 10 drugs for US price negotiations 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd, the biggest producer of rare earths outside China, has a plant in Malaysia to process concentrate that it gets in Australia. Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z For the past three years, MP has processed rock that it extracts from its California mine into rare earths concentrate. MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Plans for Australia's Lynas to build a U.S. rare earths refinery with a Texas-based partner have collapsed, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production. US discussed 'creative ways' to help landlocked Mongolia export rare earths, officials say 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Resource-rich Mongolia has extensive deposits of rare earth minerals and copper, which are critical materials in short supply as U.S. Exclusive: Mongolia, US prepare to sign 'Open Skies' deal ahead of talks -official 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The consultancy highlighted similarities to when China restricted the exports of rare earth minerals over a decade ago. Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z That concentrate is sent to Chinese partners where it is further processed into neodymium and other rare earth metals used to make magnets. MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Lynas has said it is trying to finish a rare earths refinery in Western Australia that has faced hurdles and is building its own plant elsewhere in Texas. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Sudan is indeed rich in mineral resources that span the alphabet: aluminum, chromium, cobalt, iron, manganese, nickel, rare earths, silver and zinc. The other war from hell: Struggle and suffering in Sudan — while the world looks away 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z Bera referred to cooperation on supply chains and an agreement the United States had negotiated with Japan covering rare earths critical in high-tech uses. Biden to host Camp David summit with Japan and South Korea next month -US congressman 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z More exporters emerged and in less than a decade China's dominance of the rare earths supply chain fell from 98% to 63%, according to Eurasia's estimates. Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z MP said that “in recent weeks” it had started refining small amounts of its own rare earths in California, a goal the company had been pursuing for more than three years. MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z "The rare earths refining process can be very finicky," said Kray Luxbacker, who heads the University of Arizona's mining and geological engineering department and is unaffiliated with MP or its peers. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Australia is the world's largest producer of lithium and has large deposits of other critical minerals, such as cobalt, manganese and rare earth elements. EU, Australia fail to conclude free trade agreement - for now 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The plan encompassing more than 100 actions to be implemented over a four-year period, Haddad said, has been formulated following an evaluation of various possibilities including carbon credits, lithium exploration and rare earths. Brazil govt eyes sending income tax reform proposal to Congress 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z “For a short while they get a higher price, but then China’s market dominance gets lost — the same thing has happened before in other things like antimony, tungsten and rare earths.” China restricts export of chipmaking metals in clash with U.S. 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z They said they could not yet forecast 2024 production or revenue from sales of rare earths refined by the California equipment. MP Materials profit beats, starts some rare earths refining 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Those rare earths must be teased out in a specific order, preventing MP and its peers from cherry-picking specific elements they may want. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Washington wants to develop alternatives to Chinese supplies of rare earth elements, metals used in smartphones, wind turbines and other products. Yellen says Washington might ‘respond to unintended consequences’ for China due to tech export curbs 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z But most of the rare earth elements available today are produced in China, so President Joe Biden has been pressing for more of them to be mined domestically. Mining company’s deal to sell rare earths to Stellantis may boost project’s fundraising efforts 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The rare earth oxides are used in making high-strength permanent magnets for electric vehicle motors, wind turbines and consumer electronics. Stellantis reaches preliminary deal for rare earth minerals with NioCorp 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The report studied supply chains for nine minerals — cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel, zinc, aluminum, chromium and the so-called rare earth elements. Rights group reports allegations of dozens of abuses in critical minerals supply chains 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z China's refining expertise has allowed the country to engineer rare earths prices at different stages in the processing chains to its advantage, including low prices for finished products, to inhibit foreign competition, analysts said. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z In a separate but related industry, China has about one-third of the world's rare earth reserves, key to production of EV batteries and electronics. China's metal export curbs reignites global companies' hunt for stable suppliers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Currently, America imports all the niobium and scandium and most of the titanium and rare earths that NioCorp hopes to produce. Mining company’s deal to sell rare earths to Stellantis may boost project’s fundraising efforts 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z China’s government announced this week it is imposing restrictions on the export of gallium and germanium, two “rare earth” minerals key to manufacturing advanced semiconductors. Counterspy agency warns on Chinese business law 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The operator of a U.S. mine for rare earth metals used in computer chips will likely benefit from China’s latest export restrictions. MP Materials, Wolfspeed rise; Amneal, Knight-Swift fall, Wednesday, 7/5/2023 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z By strategically focusing on industries that use the magnets—built with rare earths refined in China at profit margins purposefully kept low—Beijing can boost its booming EV industry, Castilloux added. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It has at least 85% of the world's capacity to process rare earths into material manufacturers can use, a capability other countries want to develop. China's metal export curbs reignites global companies' hunt for stable suppliers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The only U.S. mine that produces rare earths now is run by MP Materials in Mountain Pass, California. Mining company’s deal to sell rare earths to Stellantis may boost project’s fundraising efforts 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The decision, widely seen as retaliation for U.S. curbs on sales of technologies to China, raised concerns that China might eventually limit exports of other materials, notably rare earths, whose production China dominates. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z China's move has also raised concerns that restrictions on rare earth exports could follow, with analysts pointing to a curb on shipments imposed 12 years ago in a dispute with Japan. China's chipmaking export curbs 'just a start', Beijing adviser warns before Yellen visit 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z China's model came into sharp relief last month when rare earths prices sank to their lowest level in nearly three years, due in part to rising Chinese supply. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It also holds interests in copper and rare earths. Andrew Forrest's Wyloo looks for more nickel deals as it seals Mincor buy 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z "If this action doesn't change the U.S.-China dynamics, more rare earth export controls should be expected." US firm AXT applying for permits after China restricts chipmaking exports 2023-07-04T04:00:00Z Exports: Chinese exports of rare earths have declined. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z China is the world's biggest producer of rare earths, a group of metals used in EVs and military equipment. China's chipmaking export curbs 'just a start', Beijing adviser warns before Yellen visit 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Beijing for years has allowed imports of lightly processed rock known as rare earths concentrate for refining. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Mongolia is home to major deposits of rare earth minerals, which are essential to many high-tech manufacturing processes and are used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, portable electronics, microphones and speakers. French minister to push 1 billion euro uranium deal on trip to Mongolia 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Dr. Dias’s material is made of lutetium, a silvery-white rare earth metal, along with hydrogen and a little bit of nitrogen. New Study Bolsters Room-Temperature Superconductor Claim 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Beijing then curbed global exports of rare earths, saying it was trying to curtail pollution and preserve resources. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Australia is the world's top supplier of lithium, and a significant producer of rare earths, cobalt, graphite, manganese and other minerals critical to global energy transition. Australia minister calls on end-consumers to underpin critical minerals investment 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The company has long sold rare earth metals in the United States to privately held Blue Line to process into specialized materials. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z We’re also going to have to massively ramp up battery materials, like lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt and graphite, and rare earth elements, which Australia has a lot of. Australia’s Opportunities and Challenges on the Path to ‘Net Zero’ 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z China is the dominant global producer of rare earths needed to fuel the green revolution of electric cars and wind turbines as well in as defense applications such as missile production. Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The episode led Japan, which had relied on China for virtually all of its rare earths, to find alternative suppliers to ease its reliance on China. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z China dominates critical minerals processing, accounting for more than 80% of global rare earths production, and holding large investments in cobalt, lithium and other mining and processing operations in Australia, Africa and South America. Australia minister calls on end-consumers to underpin critical minerals investment 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, projects across Sweden, South Africa, Australia and other countries aim to extract rare earths from mine waste and byproducts that could supply 8% of global demand successful, according to Adamas Intelligence. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Musk and the Mongolian government talked about a potential joint research venture on the use of rare earth elements and battery minerals, the statement added. Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd has facility in Malaysia that it describes as one of the largest and most modern rare earths separation plants in the world. Nominee to be next US ambassador to Malaysia sees rare earths potential 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z The chemical properties of rare earths make them difficult to separate from surrounding materials, and processing generates toxic waste. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z In 2010, China cut exports of rare earths after a dispute with Japan, sparking an international hunt for new deposits. Australia minister calls on end-consumers to underpin critical minerals investment 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Technical complexities, partnership strains and pollution concerns are hampering companies' ability to wrest market share away from China, which according to the International Energy Agency controls 87% of global rare earths refining capacity. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Resource-rich Mongolia is endowed with extensive deposits of rare earth minerals and copper, which are critical materials in the electric vehicle supply chain. Mongolian PM discusses EV investment, cooperation with Elon Musk 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Or geologists might seek out clay-rich rocks or sediments that can capture concentrations of the rare earths after water erodes them from a source rock. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Lax environmental standards enabled China to build its dominance in rare earths in recent decades as Western producers left the industry. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z "Now it's chips, later it will be rare earths, raw materials... This is going to continue." Analysis: China's Micron ban highlights chipmakers' dilemma as Sino-U.S. tensions grow 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Tesla in May announced plans to make EV magnets without rare earths, citing "environmental and health risks" in the existing process. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Australia supplies around half of the world's lithium as well as other minerals like rare earths used in batteries for electric cars and defence, and is also setting itself up as a major hydrogen producer. Australia gets U.S. backing for critical minerals industry 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Those elements frequent the same volcanic rocks as rare earth minerals and are often incorporated into their crystal structures. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z In 2010, China restricted exports of rare earths to Japan following a territorial dispute, sending prices soaring and Japan scrambling to find alternative sources. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z One key area of concern for all G-7 countries is the heavy concentration in China of suppliers of rare earths materials needed in many high-tech products. G-7 talks focus on ways to fortify banks, supply chains as China accuses group of hypocrisy 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z American Rare Earths is working with U.S. government scientists at the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory to develop bacteria that could process rare earths. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Potential cooperation on the manufacture and/or supply of microchips and semiconductors and the exploitation of the rare earth minerals from Latin America will also be on the agenda between the two leaders. Spanish PM will ask Biden to listen to China, Brazil on Ukraine 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Geochemical tracers from the cores hint that deposits deeper in the dome were formed from carbonatites—the unusual volcanic rocks associated with the world’s best rare earth deposits. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Below are some facts about rare earths, about China’s dominance of the sector, and what countries are doing to ease their dependence on China for the materials. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z As sea ice vanishes, polar waters are opening to shipping and other industries eager to exploit the region's bounty of natural resources, including oil, gas, and metals such as gold, iron and rare earths. Analysis: Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z "If you can innovate and bring solutions to market that produce rare earths efficiently, you have a tremendous market opportunity," said Nathan Picarsic, co-founder of the geopolitical consulting firm Horizon Advisory. Insight: World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transition 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It is the world's largest rare earth mineral exporter, its greatest reserve holder and is responsible for 80 percent of its refining worldwide. The intoxication of war 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Lithium and rare earth elements, for example, have strong spectral reflections; and other signatures can reveal the iron or clay minerals associated with lithium or other minerals. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Western countries have ramped up support to boost domestic production of critical minerals including rare earths. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Stitt said agriculture and rare earths production were other promising areas. Oklahoma Gov. Stitt sees growing foreign interest in investments in state 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Australia in February blocked a Chinese rare earth investment on national security grounds. Normalising China-Australia trade will take more than a political fix 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The components needed to make batteries, such as rare earths, are expensive. Japan’s Honda outlines global strategy for electric cars 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Last decade, Shah spotted the distinctive radioactive signatures of rare earths in such piles in Mineville, a hamlet in New York. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Electric vehicle maker Tesla is moving away from rare earths in future models to mitigate environmental and supply risks, as the rare earth industry struggles to meet demand. Explainer-China's rare earths dominance in focus after mineral export curbs 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z The BBC last week visited manufacturer Ascend Elements in Western Kentucky, where it has begun construction on the first phase of a $1bn facility to harvest key rare earth elements from old batteries. Car parts giant mulls US move over green subsidies 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z Australia supplies just under half of the world's lithium and is a significant producer of copper, nickel and rare earths and coal. Mining M&A spree to keep Australia dealmaking humming after $37 bln in Q1 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z "We're working right the way down to rare earth sources to make sure that we've got the right supply chain in place." With eye on IRA, Dowlais targets U.S. rare earth magnets for electric vehicles 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Following the discovery of rare earth deposits at Pennington Mountain and lithium elsewhere in the state, lawmakers are now considering amending the law to allow some responsible mining. Major U.S. geological survey aims to uncover minerals critical for batteries and microchips 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The new funds will also help recycle solar panels and reuse rare earth elements and materials. US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z She added that it can be difficult to sever ties: Europe, for example, relies on China for 98% of its rare earth minerals, which are used in cellphones and computer hard drives, among other products. Lagarde: U.S.-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “And that’s despite the fact that rare earth, copper or nickel are often not extracted there but in countries such as Indonesia, Chile or Namibia,” he said. Germany backs EU-Indonesia trade pact to curb China reliance 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Butterworth said that the rare earths would be sourced in Canada, the United States, Australia and Europe. With eye on IRA, Dowlais targets U.S. rare earth magnets for electric vehicles 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z It’s also desperate to limit its imports of critical resources from China, like rare earth minerals or hi-tech components, after painfully weaning itself off its biggest, and most unreliable, gas supplier, Russia. EU leaders beat a path to Xi’s door seeking China’s help 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z They produce pesticides, rare earth elements, rubber processing chemicals, fertilizers, zinc-chrome products and leather treatments. India residents try to save a river, officials deny problems 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Six projects outside China, which dominates global rare earth production, plan to extract the critical minerals from waste or byproducts. Oil edges up as OPEC cuts, U.S. inventories brighten outlook 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z China dominates the processing of rare earth minerals, which are essential to chip manufacturing. Germany Wants More Chip Makers, but They Won’t Come Cheap 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z Australia accounts for nearly half of the world's lithium supply, is the world's second biggest cobalt exporter and is a major supplier of rare earths. Australia could reap $11.3 bln from battery sector by 2030 - Accenture 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Some climate solutions come with difficult trade-offs: Protecting forests, for instance, means less land for agriculture; manufacturing electric vehicles requires mining rare earth metals for use in their batteries. Earth to Hit Critical Warming Threshold by Early 2030s, Climate Panel Says 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z A category of metals that play an essential role in technologies ranging from smartphones to wind turbines to electric vehicle motors, rare earths are currently mined only at a single site in the United States. A government program hopes to find critical minerals right beneath our feet 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Cleverly and Kazakh diplomats said they have signed a memorandum on critical minerals such as rare earth metals, but provided no details about it. UK to help Kazakh exports bypass Russia, seeks critical minerals 2023-03-18T04:00:00Z "From phones and bearings to airplane parts and rare earth metals," the entrepreneur said, giving examples of requests, all of which he said he had turned down. Exclusive: Russians flood Kazakhstan with sanction-busting requests - sources 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z The supply of minerals vital for the green transition is a challenge, with China processing almost 90% of rare earths and 60% of lithium, a key element for batteries. EU to unveil plans for leadership in green industrial revolution 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The company has said analysis of samples from the site shows there is also a significant amount of rare earth elements used in a variety of high-tech products that are primarily produced in China. Company gets closer to raising $1.1B it needs for mine 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z These elements can indicate the presence of specific mineral types of interest: Thorium, for example, is often found alongside rare earth elements. A government program hopes to find critical minerals right beneath our feet 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z The supply of minerals vital for the green transition is a further challenge, with China processing almost 90% of rare earths and 60% of lithium, a key element for batteries. EU seeks to arrest industry decline in green transition 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Another Kazakh entrepreneur said he had been offered $1 million to help move a truckload of rare earth metals originally from Australia. Exclusive: Russians flood Kazakhstan with sanction-busting requests - sources 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Dombrovskis said the European Union also wanted to create a critical raw materials "club" that would pool like-minded consuming and producing countries, as a counterbalance to China, which dominates processing of lithium and rare earths. EU pushes against 'Made in USA' rule for EV support 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z But it’s not yet clear whether it will be economically feasible to mine those rare earth elements that President Joe Biden wants to see more of produced domestically. Company gets closer to raising $1.1B it needs for mine 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z Follow-up work in the field and lab confirmed not just elevated levels of rare earths, but also niobium and zirconium, minerals used in jet engine components and nuclear control rods. A government program hopes to find critical minerals right beneath our feet 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Its senior vice president, Toshihiro Hirai, acknowledged that prices of rare earths and other materials needed to make electric vehicle batteries and other parts are expected to rise in coming years. Japan’s Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The new superconductor consists of lutetium, a rare earth metal, and hydrogen with a little bit of nitrogen mixed in. A Room-Temperature Superconductor Discovery Aims to Overcome Resistance 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining of coal, minerals and rare earths that critics say has ravaged the region’s landscape of mountains, grassy steppes and deserts. Workers dig by layers in search for 47 missing at China mine 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Additionally, organic materials are derived from cheap and abundant sources such as oil, rather than rare earth metals. Carbon-based conductor could herald cheap, bendable electronics 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Coal mining waste, for instance, can be enriched in rare earth elements; scientists with the Department of Energy are currently working out the best ways to extract them. A government program hopes to find critical minerals right beneath our feet 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining of coal and various minerals and rare earths that critics say has ravaged the region’s landscape of mountains, grassy steppes and deserts. More bodies found in China mine collapse, 48 remain missing 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The team at Rochester started with a small, thin foil of lutetium, a silvery white metal that is among the rarest of rare earth elements, and pressed it between two interlocking diamonds. A Room-Temperature Superconductor Discovery Aims to Overcome Resistance 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Inner Mongolia is a key region for mining of coal and various minerals and rare earths, which critics say has ravaged the original landscape of mountains, grassy steppes and deserts. More bodies found in China mine collapse, 49 remain missing 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The rising costs of rare earth metals, used in wind turbines and solar panels, may also be slowing down oil companies' spending on renewables. Why are BP, Shell, and Exxon suddenly backing off their climate promises? 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Malaysian regulators renewed an operating license for Lynas Rare Earths' unit, the Australian company said on Tuesday, but they retained conditions that will prevent Lynas from importing and processing rare earths concentrate after July 1. Moscow's decades-old gas ties with Europe lie in ruins 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z A Swedish state-owned mining company last month announced a deposit of 1 million tons of rare earth metals in the Lapland province. Minerals are crucial for electric cars and wind turbines. Some worry whether we have enough. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The bloc is heavily reliant on China for rare earths and lithium, which are vital materials for the green transition. EU to lay out green industry plan to counter U.S., China subsidies 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z “Especially if my colleagues on the left think we need to electrify everything, you’ve got to have copper and rare earth minerals to do that,” he said. These 6 GOP leaders will shift Congress on climate Rare earth minerals, also called rare earth elements, actually aren’t that rare. Study: Enough rare earth minerals to fuel green energy shift 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z The manganese crusts are also estimated to contain other rare earth metals, such as neodymium, yttrium and dysprosium. Norway finds 'substantial' mineral resources on its seabed 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z China also dominates the world’s processing of critical minerals: 80 percent of rare earth metals, over 60 percent of cobalt and over 50 percent of lithium are processed there. Minerals are crucial for electric cars and wind turbines. Some worry whether we have enough. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z There are platinum group and rare earth metals on the moon, as well as Helium-3, which is a potential fuel for nuclear fusion. The moon beckons once again, and this time NASA wants to stay The European Raw Materials Alliance notes that while the European Union has a massive electric-motor manufacturing sector, “it is almost fully import dependent” when it comes to rare earth permanent magnets. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Stanford University’s Rob Jackson, who wasn’t part of the study, said while multiple lines of evidence show there are enough rare earth minerals, balance is needed: “Along with mining more, we should be using less.” Study: Enough rare earth minerals to fuel green energy shift 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z “With European rare earth assets, the development schedules are really hindered by this permitting process,” he said. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Europe's largest deposit of rare earths - which are used from mobile phones to missiles - has been found in Sweden. Huge rare earth metals discovery in Arctic Sweden 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Afghanistan is estimated to be sitting on natural resources - including natural gas, copper and rare earths - worth more than $1tn. Taliban and China firm agree Afghanistan oil extraction deal 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Sweden has discovered what is billed as Europe’s biggest deposit of rare earth minerals — a crucial component of electronics and clean energy technology — giving a significant boost to the continent’s hunt for trade security. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Ottawa's strategy prioritizes developing lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and rare earth elements. Exclusive: Canada's critical-mineral strategy aims to accelerate permitting 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z There is no large scale mining of rare earths in the European Union, partly because of the difficulty of creating new mines and facilities to refine the metal ores. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z No rare earths are mined in Europe at the moment and a Swedish minister hailed the find as a way of reducing the EU's dependence on China. Huge rare earth metals discovery in Arctic Sweden 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z It also alleged that Quadrant Magnetics imported rare earth magnets from China and sold them to two U.S. companies which included them in components sold to the Defense Department. 3 charged with sending defense-related data to China 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z LKAB, the Swedish state-owned mining company, announced Thursday that it found deposits of more than 1 million tons of rare earth metals in the country’s far northern Lapland province. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z At the same time, Canada is offering a 30% tax credit to spur exploration for nickel, lithium, cobalt, graphite, copper, rare earth elements, vanadium and uranium. Exclusive: Canada's critical-mineral strategy aims to accelerate permitting 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z In northern Sweden, the rare earths are found in iron ore deposits. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The term rare earth refers to a group of 17 elements that are used to make a range of products and infrastructure which are increasingly important to everyday life. Huge rare earth metals discovery in Arctic Sweden 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The federal agency doesn’t allow rare earth magnets to be produced or magnetized in China. 3 charged with sending defense-related data to China 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Products ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles and even military jets require these rare earth elements, which are not currently mined in Europe, the company said. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z She also supports diversifying Wyoming’s economy such as by mining more of the state’s rare earth minerals essential for renewable energy and electric vehicles. Gordon, seeking reelection, points to Wyoming improvements 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z The company said it was preparing to build a tunnel several miles long from the iron ore mine into the new rare earths deposit, known as Per Geijer, to further assess the resources there. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z "Lithum and rare earths will soon be more important than oil and gas," the EU's internal market commissioner Thierry Breton said last year. Huge rare earth metals discovery in Arctic Sweden 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Western governments want industrial supply chains controlled by allies following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which disrupted global oil and gas markets, and tension with China, which produces most of the world’s rare earths. Canada orders Chinese companies to sell lithium assets 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z But the company also said that it would take at least a decade before the rare earth minerals discovered hit the market. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z It’s two chunks of aluminum, actually, held together with rare earth magnets. 16 gorgeous gifts for cannabis fans who appreciate high design 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z China has a strong hold on the global rare earth industry not only in mining but also in the complex processing of the minerals, which produces radioactive contaminants. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Gareth Hatch, a rare earths expert at the Strategic Materials Advisory, a consulting firm in Manchester, England, notes that whether the technique can be scaled up “remains to be seen.” It’s electric! Technique could clean up mining of valuable rare earth elements 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Australia is the world’s top producer of lithium and rutile and the second-largest producer of zircon and rare earth elements. Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z But mining rare earth minerals is complex, as supply is not concentrated in one location. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Lynas is the world's only significant rare earths producer outside China and runs the Mount Weld mine in Western Australia. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z With heavy investment going into the electrification of the economy in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, both Europe and the United States are looking to develop their own sources of rare earths. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z And they have struck an agreement with a major rare earth supplier to test the process on an even larger scale. It’s electric! Technique could clean up mining of valuable rare earth elements 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Some of the measures Berlin has said it wants to pursue to reduce its dependency on China are uncontroversial, like seeking new sources of some key commodities such as rare earth metals. German business chiefs clash with Berlin over China policies 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z China hosts the majority of the world’s reserve of rare earth minerals and is the world’s leading supplier. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z "We look forward to not only meeting the rare earth needs of the US government, but also reinvigorating the local rare earths market," Lynas managing director Amanda Lacaze told the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z In 2010, China halted exports of rare earths to Japan for two months over a fishing dispute. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z And veteran journalist and author Misha Glenny tells us that Ukraine has rare earth metals worth trillions of dollars - resources that could be very valuable to Russia. Ukraine war round-up: Russia admits call-up mistakes after clashes 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z The company has said analysis of samples from the site shows there is also a significant amount of rare earth elements there like the ones President Joe Biden wants to produce more of domestically. Proposed Nebraska mine raises up to $366M of $1.1B it needs 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Australia is spending millions to develop a rare earths mine and processing plant in its Northern Territory. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z "We saw the Chinese government stop rare earth supply to Japan as part of its economic coercion against the Japanese government," says Aspi analyst Albert Zhang. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The world’s production of rare earths is dominated by China. Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Germany, and Europe, also rely on China for certain raw materials, such as rare earths. EXCLUSIVE German economy ministry reviews measures to curb China business 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z China is the world’s biggest producer of rare earth elements. Proposed Nebraska mine raises up to $366M of $1.1B it needs 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Multiple household goods, including televisions, computers, smartphones and lighting use rare earth minerals. Sweden finds rare earth deposits that could benefit Western consumers 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Australian experts have said that more recently China threatened to limit rare earth shipments to American defence contractors because of US arms sales to Taiwan. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The region contains a wealth of natural resources, including oil, gas and rare earth minerals, but perhaps its most important value is as a strategic buffer that extends China’s influence westward. EXPLAINER: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z The rare earths minerals are also used in a wide range of everyday goods such as iPhones and laptops. Australia's Lynas posts record profit on solid rare earths demand 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z NioCorp says its deposit of rare earth elements is second only to that Mountain Pass mine that MP Materials runs in California. Proposed Nebraska mine raises up to $366M of $1.1B it needs 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z China currently dominates global production, processing about 85% of the world’s rare earths, but skyrocketing demand is pushing companies to look for other sources. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z "Australia has the world's sixth-largest reserves of rare earth minerals. However, they remain largely untapped with only two mines producing them," he says. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z One of the world’s last processors of rare earth metals outside China is buying mining rights in Greenland to reduce dependence on Russian ore and stabilize prices. Your Tuesday Briefing 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z A group of materials made from the alloys of the rare earth elements are also used as strong and permanent magnets; a popular one is neodymium. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z Samples of rare earth minerals from left: Cerium oxide, Bastnaesite, Neodymium oxide and Lanthanum carbonate at Molycorp's Mountain Pass Rare Earth facility in Mountain Pass, California June 29, 2015. Neo agrees to buy Greenland rare earth project from Hudson Resources 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Toronto-based Neo Performance Materials, the rare earths processor, said Monday it plans to develop the Sarfartoq deposit in southwest Greenland and will send the ore to its facility in Estonia in Eastern Europe. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z They are two of a group of so-called rare earth elements, that are essential to the electronics industry. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Dozens of mostly small companies mine rare earth ore around the world and do some initial processing to remove dirt. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Generally, powerful rare earth magnets such as neodymium magnets are used in roller coasters. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z The Sarfartoq project does not contain elevated levels of uranium, but has high levels of neodymium and praseodymium, two essential elements for rare earth permanent magnets, Hudson has said. Neo agrees to buy Greenland rare earth project from Hudson Resources 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z CEO Constantine Karayannopoulos said that by opening the mine, he hopes to shield the company from volatile rare earth prices, which have shot up in recent years due to supply disruptions and strong demand. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z NdPr, europium, terbium and other rare earth metals that were once barely heard of are now commonplace in the manufacture of phone touchscreens, wind turbines and other modern technologies. Australia challenges China in mining for essential elements 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Another company, Lynas Corporation, mines rare earth metals ore in Australia and does the chemical processes in Malaysia. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Capital equipment, such as tools and dies, are also made there, though rare earth magnets for the motors and some other components are imported. Toyota doubles down on its hybrid bet in India 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z "Once in production, this project will significantly increase the diversity of global rare earth supply for our processing facilities around the world," said Neo Chief Executive Constantine Karayannopoulos. Neo agrees to buy Greenland rare earth project from Hudson Resources 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Plans for another rare earths mine in Greenland failed after voters put in power a left-leaning government that blocked development. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z That’s because China, one of America’s chief competitors, has a stranglehold over roughly 80% of the production of the globe’s rare earth minerals that are critical in producing EV batteries. Biden’s electric car tax credit tough to collect: ‘Pulls the rug out from consumers’ 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Neo said on Monday that it is acquiring rare earth mining rights in Greenland from Hudson Resources, a tiny mining company based in Vancouver. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Most of its trade — especially lucrative sales of gems, rare earths and timber — is with nearby countries, especially China, which has been signaling growing support for the military-controlled government. Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z China is the world's dominant producer of rare earths, accounting for about 90 percent of global supplies. Neo agrees to buy Greenland rare earth project from Hudson Resources 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z He said EU officials encouraged the project because it could help the continent become more self-sufficient in rare earths. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z China became the world’s foremost miner of rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Neo is also preparing to start building this winter a factory in Estonia that will turn processed rare earths into magnets for electric car motors. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z This forest is the source of several key metallic elements known as rare earths, often called the vitamins of the modern world. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Those oxides are sent to China where they are further processed into neodymium and other rare earth metals, which are used to make magnets for a range of electronics. MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z It’s one of only two plants outside China that processes rare earths to a high degree. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Then, stung by public criticism, officials in Beijing declared war on the country’s dirty industries, including rare earths mining. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z With European automakers shifting production quickly toward electric cars, the European Union is offering financial assistance for the creation of a mines-to-magnets supply chain within Europe for rare earths. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Of those, about two-thirds did not or would not comment on their sourcing, including Volkswagen, which said it was conducting due diligence for rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z There are no U.S.-based options for this final round of rare earths processing. MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z But in recent years, rare earths have attracted the attention of policymakers in Washington, Beijing and other capitals given their importance to the global high-tech supply chain. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z “That’s why imports have increased. It’s better to get rare earths from abroad.” ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The factory in Estonia currently buys three-fifths of its rare earth ore from Russia and the rest from Utah. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Some companies said they audited their rare earth supply chains; others didn’t or required only supplier self-assessments. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z China is the world's largest producer and consumer of rare earths and rare earth magnets. MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Europe and Japan call their dependence on China’s rare earths a “national security risk” and have sought to diversify their supply. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z In neighboring Myanmar, home to some of the world’s richest deposits of what are known as heavy rare earths, opportunity beckoned. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The West has imposed many sanctions and other restrictions on companies and exports from Russia, but not yet on rare earth metals. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z GM said it understood “the risks of heavy rare earths metals” and would source from an American supplier soon. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z MP processes rock that it extracts from its Mountain Pass mine in California into rare earth oxides. MP Materials profit more than doubles on higher rare earths prices 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, supplies of rare earths have shrunk, and some mines are raising ethical and environmental concerns. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Myanmar is now China’s single largest source of heavy rare earths, making up nearly half of the supply, according to Chinese customs data and expert estimates. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Neo is not the first company to try to mine rare earths in Greenland. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Apple said “a majority” of their rare earths were recycled and they found “no evidence” of any from Myanmar, but experts say in general there is usually no way to make sure. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Manchin went on to highlight the energy and climate spending portions of the bill, such as boosting U.S. production of rare earth minerals and clean manufacturing. Sen. Joe Manchin says Democrats’ bill won’t worsen inflation despite economic forecast 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Mining rare earths is a dirty business when done cheaply, and China, the world’s largest miner, has shuttered many mines in recent years to curb environmental damage. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z At this pace, he predicts, it won’t be long before Myanmar’s rare earths are all gone. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z A consortium including a Chinese state-owned enterprise tried to open a mine at the southern tip of Greenland several years ago, at a rare earths deposit that also holds considerable uranium. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Just as dirty rare earths trickle down the supply chains of companies, they also slip through the cracks of regulation. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The Ambler mine project seeks to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths metals used in weapons manufacturing. Alaska Senator to stall two Biden Pentagon nominees 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z The AP traced rare earths from Myanmar to the supply chains of 78 companies, including major auto makers and electronics giants. Rare earths processor buys rights to mine in Greenland 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z After a coup last year, the Tatmadaw is under international sanctions for human rights abuses, which means the rare earths money it gets from the militia may be going into a violent crackdown against civilians. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Rare earths, a group of 17 elements near the bottom of the periodic table, are not radioactive, but radioactive contaminants like uranium and thorium occur naturally in rare earth deposits. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z But the law does not cover rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Demand for rare earth minerals - which are used in everything from cars to laptops to missiles - has sky-rocketed in recent years as countries and companies look to curtail carbon emissions. Australia's Lynas fourth-quarter revenue jumps on soaring rare earths demand 2022-07-17T04:00:00Z About 40 to 50 percent of its portfolio is involved in lithium in some way, according to Van Eck, though much of its investment is in rare earth minerals not used in electric vehicles. How to Get In on the Electric Vehicle Boom 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z He said rare earth mining would proceed with or without their agreement. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Controversies over how to dispose of those contaminants have led to the shuttering of rare earth separation factories over the past 40 years in Japan, Australia, France and the United States. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The State Department, which leads work on securing the U.S. rare earths supply, did not respond to repeated requests for comment. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z China conducted a sophisticated disinformation campaign against a company building a rare earth minerals facility in Texas for the Pentagon, according to the Pentagon and a cybersecurity firm. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Mann and others have criticized such arguments for their false equivalencies: the environmental and health costs of rare earth minerals for certain renewable energy sources are small compared with those of fossil fuels. Subverting Climate Science in the Classroom 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z Dong said police have told him that the rare earths he extracts can only be sold to China, not to the Americans or Japanese, because they are China’s strategic resources. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z That has left China as the world’s main miner and separator of rare earths. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z But experts say the government weighs the regulation of rare earths against other green goals, such as the sales and use of electric vehicles. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The Pentagon has signed an agreement with Lynas, the world’s largest rare earth mining and processing company, to build a Texas plant. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z One person said the standards should focus on the dangers of rare earth minerals. Subverting Climate Science in the Classroom 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z As rare earths from Myanmar travel around the world, they pass through many hands. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Industry analysts put the worldwide value of rare earth ore sales at about $2 billion, and the value of completely processed magnetic powders and other rare earth materials at nearly $8 billion. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z The United States offshored its rare earths mining to China in the 1980s because of environmental and cost issues. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Mandiant investigators identified what they said were Chinese agents posing online as concerned local Texans who oppose Lynas’ planned construction of a rare earth processing plant there. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z It inserted a reference to rare earth elements. Subverting Climate Science in the Classroom 2022-06-26T04:00:00Z The most destructive mining is for heavy rare earths, which are critical to make powerful magnets heat-resistant. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Carmakers in the United States are only starting to make the same demands as European carmakers for a mines-to-magnets supply of rare earths near their assembly plants. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z China’s leader at the time, Deng Xiaoping, declared rare earths China’s answer to “oil in the Middle East.” ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The Chinese used similar tactics in opposing a Canadian rare earth mining company called Appia Rare Earths & Uranium Corp. and the American rare earths manufacturing company USA Rare Earth. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Department of Defense to build a commercial heavy rare earths separation facility in Texas, the firm said on Tuesday. One killed in Tajik-Kyrgyz border guard clash - sources 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z China Southern, among the world’s largest processors of heavy rare earths, has no active mining in China, according to Liu’s paper. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z G.M. said last October that it would discuss rare earth supply chains in the United States with General Electric. A Supplier of Rare Earth Metals Turns to Greenland in Bid to Cut Reliance on Russia 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Then, stung by public criticism, officials in Beijing declared war on the country’s dirty industries – including rare earths mining. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The targeting included “negative messaging in response to potential or planned rare earths production activities involving those companies,” the report said. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Department of Defense to build a commercial heavy rare earths separation facility in Texas, the firm said on Tuesday. Cambodian court jails American lawyer, dozens of others for treason 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z A company post highlighted how it is “seizing overseas rare earth resources” and “opening up” imports from Myanmar. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Department of Defense to build a commercial heavy rare earths separation facility in Texas, the firm said on Tuesday. Taiwan Strait is an international waterway, Taipei says, in rebuff to China 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Thousands of miners streamed across the border to neighboring Myanmar, home to some of the world’s richest deposits of what are known as heavy rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Defense Department officials recently announced plans for an advanced rare earths processing plant in North America. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Department of Defense to build a commercial heavy rare earths separation facility in Texas. Australia's Lynas secures $120 million Pentagon contract for U.S. rare earths facility 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Rising Nonferrous, the third company, wrote on their website in 2020 that their trading subsidiary had won approval from Chinese customs to import Myanmar heavy rare earth ores. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z China's Moon missions are partly motivated by the opportunities to extract rare earth metals from its surface, such as lithium. How China plans to become the next big space power 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Since rare earth clays in Myanmar are soft and near the surface, they can easily be scooped into these pools of chemicals. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Chinese President Xi Jinping, on a May 2019 visit to a rare earths mine in Jiangxi vowed that he would not allow other nations to undermine China’s lead in the critical minerals race. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The contract, which was granted to Lynas’ U.S. subsidiary, builds on from a ‘Phase 1’ funding for a heavy rare earth separation facility announced in July 2020. Australia's Lynas secures $120 million Pentagon contract for U.S. rare earths facility 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Along the way, materials from different sources often get mixed, making it difficult to track any particular shipment of rare earths from Myanmar to a specific batch of magnets. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The U.S. imports all the niobium and scandium and most of the titanium and rare earths that NioCorp hopes to produce. Proposed Nebraska mine has sizeable deposit of rare elements 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z That means the rare earths money it gets from the militia may be fueling a violent crackdown against civilians. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Chinese Communist Party leaders have long seen dominance of the rare earths mineral supply as a major strategic goal. China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z At the same time, lithium demand could grow by 35 times, to more than 800,000 tons, and as much as 26 times more rare earth elements will be needed. Europe’s Historic Clean Energy Plan Faces a Mining Problem 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Chinese magnet makers often don’t know where their rare earths come from because many multinational companies don’t ask, an engineer at one company noted. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z She cited China as a concern in that regard because of its supply of rare earth minerals that are used to make airplanes, cars and high-tech batteries. Yellen Calls on Europe to Boost Ukraine Aid 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z “They are mining rare earth everywhere and we are no longer safe to drink water,” a villager said. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping noted in a 1992 speech, “The Middle East has its oil. China has rare earths.” China targeted Pentagon rare earth contractor with disinformation campaign 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z “As demand for fossil fuels decreases, increased demand for raw materials, including rare earths and metals could lead to new supply challenges in the course of the energy transition.” Europe’s Historic Clean Energy Plan Faces a Mining Problem 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z “There’s never been like, where do you get your rare earth?” said the engineer, declining to be named to speak candidly. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Yellen warned that Western countries are too dependent on China for rare earth minerals and that Beijing is building strong market shares in certain technology products and seeks to dominate production of semiconductors. Yellen calls on U.S., European allies to confront China together 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z And as demand soars for rare earths along with green energy, the abuses are likely to grow. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Yet the true drivers of the digital economy are the rare earth metals, without which modern electronic devices would not work. Should humanity be "mining" e-waste landfills? Some chemists say so 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Even then, some of the minerals Europe will need most, such as cobalt, nickel and rare earths, will still need to be imported. Europe’s Historic Clean Energy Plan Faces a Mining Problem 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z The rare earths can pass through many more tiers of suppliers before reaching a consumer. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Washington is trying harder to reduce America's dependence on China for lithium, rare earths and other minerals used to make a range of technologies. Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, U.K. 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z These include projects developing lithium in Australia, rare earths in the United States and tungsten in Britain. South Korea hunts tungsten treasure in race for rare minerals 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, the rarity of the rare earths extends beyond their dearth in the Earth's crust. Should humanity be "mining" e-waste landfills? Some chemists say so 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z It is the first reported agreement by a European auto sector supplier or automaker to source rare earths within the region. EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z “The transparency in this industry is just so poor that the companies don’t know,” said Kristin Vekasi, a professor studying rare earth sourcing at the University of Maine. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The United Kingdom refines nickel and has several proposed processing facilities for lithium and rare earths. Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, U.K. 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Of the 35 minerals the United States has classified as critical, China is the largest supplier of 13, including rare earth elements essential for clean-energy technologies, the study found. South Korea hunts tungsten treasure in race for rare minerals 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Likewise, for reasons that date back to the formation of the solar system, rare earth elements tend to be found together, and are very resource-intensive to separate in refining, which generates more pollution. Should humanity be "mining" e-waste landfills? Some chemists say so 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z “Therefore on the rare earth side we need competent partners, not only going through the standard supply chain through China, we need a local supply chain for Europe.” EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Among global carmakers, GM, Volkswagen, and Mercedes said they expect suppliers to adhere to codes of conduct and due diligence, and Mercedes added that they were designing new motors to eliminate heavy rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Australia has mining and processing facilities for a range of minerals, including iron ore, lithium, copper and rare earths, a group of 17 metals used to make magnets that turn electricity into motion. Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, U.K. 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z In November, China's top economic planner said it would step up exploration of strategic mineral resources including rare earths, tungsten and copper. South Korea hunts tungsten treasure in race for rare minerals 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z Precluding a true, closed-loop, there will always be a need for continued extraction of rare earth metals within an economic system necessitating continuous growth and maintenance of current technological abilities. Should humanity be "mining" e-waste landfills? Some chemists say so 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Schaeffler, Germany’s fifth biggest auto supplier by revenue, is also working with European partners to use the rare earths processed by REEtec to produce permanent magnets. EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Some auto parts makers, including Bosch, Brose and Nidec, also said they were assured by the magnet companies that their components were free of rare earths from Myanmar. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Taz uses “shredder-like technology to separate magnets from audio modules and recover more rare earth elements,” Apple said in its announcement today. Apple says it’s using more recycled materials than ever before 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley said in February that his company was working on deals to secure supply of key raw materials for batteries such as lithium, nickel, rare earths and copper. Ford inks Argentina lithium supply deal with Lake Resources 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Natural gas fuels war, creates air pollution, and contributes to climate change; nuclear power carries some risk of a meltdown; and the expansion of renewables requires destructive mining for rare earth metals. As Russia attacks Ukraine, experts weigh European "renaissance" for nuclear energy 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z The European Union is spearheading a drive to boost domestic production of rare earths and super strong magnets used in EVs and wind turbines to cut dependence on top supplier China. EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z However, only an order from the Chinese government could force companies to separate rare earths from Myanmar and China, according to Nabeel Mancheri, secretary general of the Rare Earth Industry Association. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z With their help, Apple says it was able to double its use of recycled tungsten, rare earth minerals, and cobalt in fiscal year 2021. Apple says it’s using more recycled materials than ever before 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z During the hearing, some Republicans expressed concern about China’s grip on rare earth minerals and battery production, suggesting China would benefit from greater EV purchases. Govt watchdog faults Postal Service analysis of new trucks 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z "Our customers need ways to ditch internal combustion engines that are cost-effective and sustainable without putting tons of this nasty rare earth stuff into their cars," CEO James Widmer said. Carmakers dream of clean, green, mean electric machines 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z General Motors Co in December reached an agreement to source rare earth magnets in the United States, but this is the first reported one in Europe. EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z It said “supplier feedbacks” showed only rare earths from China. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Unlike many other solar products, the Arc is made without using any toxic or rare earth materials. DIY energy: UK solar inventions could reduce bills 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Yes, China supplies around 80 percent of the U.S. market for the niche industrial inputs known as “rare earths.” Opinion | The West is winning the economic battles in Putin’s war against Ukraine 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z AEM, based in Washington, a city with roots in northeast England's industrial history, has developed a recyclable motor for EVs using electrical steel and aluminium instead of copper and magnets, thus removing rare earth metals. Carmakers dream of clean, green, mean electric machines 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z The European Union, Britain and the United States are scrambling to build domestic rare earth and magnet industries to wean themselves off China, which supplies 98% of permanent magnets to Europe. EV parts maker Schaeffler signs first of a kind European rare earth deal 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, introduced a measure this year aimed at reducing U.S. reliance on China for rare earths and other critical minerals. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The area is rich in polymetallic nodules potentially containing copper, nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, and rare earth elements. Lockheed Martin's deep-sea mining gets backlash 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z The U.S. was "self-sufficient" in rare earths, and even produced over half the global supply of them until the 1980s, but between 2014 and 2017, the U.S. imported 80 percent of its supply from China. Experts lay out a strategy for U.S. energy independence amid Ukraine war 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z He said VW also supported a European initiative to develop domestic sources of supply for critical minerals, which has targeted rare earth magnets used in EVs and wind turbines as its top priority. Volkswagen joins sustainable mining initiative to boost scrutiny 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Projects to be funded include the second rare earth separation plant to be built outside China, a battery material refinery and a vanadium processing plant. Australia unveils $360 mln in critical minerals funding to offset China dominance 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z In 2022, the U.S. and Australian governments both backed domestic rare earths projects with multimillion dollar financing, but facilities are years and tons of metals behind China’s current capacity. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z China, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Australia account for three-fourths of the global output of lithium, cobalt and rare earths. Before Invasion, Ukraine’s Lithium Wealth Was Drawing Global Attention 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z We must attend to its material flows of electricity, water, air, heat, metals, minerals, and rare earth elements that undergird our digital lives. The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Electrification of transportation could help, but electric vehicles need batteries containing critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel and rare earths often found in unstable countries. Ukraine and the Mirage of Energy Independence 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z A view of the MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. MP Materials reports higher profit as rare earth prices surge 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Other countries with rare earths deposits are reluctant to mine them. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The Democratic president announced his administration is giving $35 million to MP Materials, a company that mines rare earth metals near the Nevada border in Southern California,. Biden wants to cut into China’s electric battery dominance 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z President Biden on Tuesday outlined plans to ramp up domestic mining, saying U.S. tech industries are too dependent on China for cobalt, lithium and other critical rare earth minerals. Biden calls for more domestic production of rare minerals, says U.S. cannot depend on China 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program will award MP Materials $35 million to separate and process heavy rare earth elements at its facility in Mountain Pass, California. Biden to outline plans to extract lithium, other minerals needed for greener economy 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Currently, MP lightly processes rare earths it extracts from California's Mountain Pass mine and ships the material to China for separation into various rare earth metals because there are no U.S.-based options. MP Materials reports higher profit as rare earth prices surge 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Greenland’s parliament last year voted to halt a rare earth mining project, and efforts to develop a promising deposit in Sweden stalled because of local objections. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z It extracts rare earth metals and produces a concentrate that’s exported for use in other countries. Biden wants to cut into China’s electric battery dominance 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z China has significant rare earth deposits like the U.S., Biden calls for more domestic production of rare minerals, says U.S. cannot depend on China 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z Andrews also called for cutting the Myanmar military's access to oil and gas revenue and foreign exchange reserves, plus international bans on purchases of Myanmar timber, gemstones, and rare earths. U.N. Myanmar expert says junta using new Russian, Chinese arms against civilians 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z The U.S. government has funded the Las Vegas-based company in part to help bring processing back to the country, where the rare earths industry had its genesis in the mid-20th Century. MP Materials reports higher profit as rare earth prices surge 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z “They are mining rare earth everywhere and we are no longer safe to drink water,” she said. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The federal money will help the company create a processing facility for “heavy” rare earth metals, and it follows a $10 million award last year for “light” rare earth metals. Biden wants to cut into China’s electric battery dominance 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “China knows very well that mining rare earths is tricky business, and also the backbone of advanced technologies,” Mr. Dolan said. Biden calls for more domestic production of rare minerals, says U.S. cannot depend on China 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z “With a pretty short, high-temperature treatment … these rare earth elements are set free.” An electric jolt salvages valuable metals from waste 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Matt Green, mining/crushing supervisor at MP Materials, displays crushed ore before it is sent to the mill at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z As demand soars for rare earths along with green energy, the abuses are likely to grow. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Afghanistan is reportedly sitting on a $1 trillion deposit of rare earth materials used in high-capacity batteries, as well as copper, used in microchips and lithium. The whisper campaign against Joe Biden won't stop — unless he can change the narrative 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z China controls up to 85% of the world’s rare earth oxides and about 90% of rare earth metals alloys, and permanent magnets, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Biden calls for more domestic production of rare minerals, says U.S. cannot depend on China 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z But the bursts of electric heat shock and shatter the glass, freeing the rare earths. An electric jolt salvages valuable metals from waste 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z The EU has targeted rare earths as a top priority because 98% of the bloc's permanent magnets, also vital for the defence sector, are imported from China. Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z Of those, about two-thirds didn’t or wouldn’t comment on their sourcing, including Volkswagen, which said it was conducting due diligence for rare earths. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z “Finding ways, like these scientists are with robots, of trying to reclaim rare earth metals is so important,” LaGrange tells The Verge. Can AI-powered robots solve the smartphone e-waste crisis? 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The rare earth magnets inside wind turbine generators, meanwhile, are coated in resins and glues that can create significant contamination for anyone looking to reclaim and reuse the material. To recycle clean energy tech, we need to redesign it 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z “Ending American dependence on China for rare earths extraction and processing is critical to building up the U.S. defense and technology sectors,” Cotton told Reuters. Exclusive-U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Auditing firms already issue certificates for sustainability of mining products including some rare earths. Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z A European Commission statement noted gaps in oversight of the supply chain stretching to Europe, and said “it is yet unclear how” a Chinese push to regulate rare earths will work. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The United States has only one rare earths mine and has no capability to process rare earth minerals. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z A single wind turbine can contain hundreds of pounds of rare earth elements, and demand for these metals is set to skyrocket as the world builds more EVs and more turbines. To recycle clean energy tech, we need to redesign it 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The report noted that about 70 percent of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo and that about 60 percent of rare earth elements, needed for EV motors, are sourced in China. GM heralded this plant as a model for its electric car future. Then its batteries started exploding. 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Processing rare earth ore is a complex operation, involving solvents and toxic waste that needs to be disposed of carefully. Blockchain rare earth scheme to certify sustainable output for EVs 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z With no regulation or alternatives, companies have quietly continued shipping rare earths without environmental, social and governance audits, known as ESG. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z "Ending American dependence on China for rare earths extraction and processing is critical to building up the U.S. defense and technology sectors," Cotton told Reuters. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Most electric motors are powered by permanent magnets, sometimes no larger than a pack of playing cards, that are made of rare earth metals. BMW’s iX M60 is a dual-motor performance EV with 280 miles of range 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z “The hub-and-spoke network seeks to control the world’s supply of rare earth elements and guarantees Chinese access to oil, gas, minerals, metals and other materials used in Chinese industries,” Capt. Cvrk said. Global reach: China expands port and military base network to boost commerce, clout 2022-01-04T05:00:00Z A majority of the world’s rare earth minerals, used in EV motors and wind turbines, are produced and processed in China. 2021 was the year clean energy finally faced its mining problem 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z The story of rare earths is one of a naked grab for resources while leaving the wreckage to other countries. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Additionally, the U.S. trade representative would be required to investigate whether China is distorting the rare earths market and recommend whether trade sanctions are needed. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z In 2011, new export restrictions by China caused abrupt shortages of 17 rare earth elements. Nebraska project finds key minerals, but can it mine them? 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z They’re also scrambling to lock down other key materials, like lithium and other rare earth minerals. It’s time for car companies to shut up about electric vehicles and just ship them 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Mining companies are now eyeing patches of the seafloor that contain polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, rare earth elements, and other metals. 2021 was the year clean energy finally faced its mining problem 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z For years, Guo, a former car repairman, earned a handsome living after joining the booming rare earths industry in his native Jiangxi province. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Senate on Friday would force defense contractors to stop buying rare earths from China by 2026 and use the Pentagon to create a permanent stockpile of the strategic minerals. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z “People can spend their careers — all of their life — working for a mining company and never produce an ounce of metal,” said analyst David Abraham, who wrote a book about mining rare earth elements. Nebraska project finds key minerals, but can it mine them? 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The key will be determining whether it is cost effective to produce the rare earths. Proposed Nebraska mine might produce more rare elements 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z General Motors announced a deal to source rare earth metals for electric vehicle motors in North America. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z But even while the supply from China is now monitored, the global demand for rare earths is expected to explode by 300% to 700% by 2040, according to the International Energy Agency. ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z China temporarily blocked rare earth exports to Japan in 2010 and has issued vague threats it could do the same to the United States. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The Biden administration made rare earth elements a focus of its supply chain review earlier this year and is investigating the national security implications of relying so heavily on imports. Nebraska project finds key minerals, but can it mine them? 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z The U.S. imports all the niobium and scandium and most of the titanium and rare earths that manufacturers rely on now. Proposed Nebraska mine might produce more rare elements 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Electric motors are powered by permanent magnets, sometimes no larger than a pack of playing cards, that are made of rare earth metals. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z China is also responding to competition from Europe and its greatest rival, the United States, which has called its dependence on rare earths from China a “national security risk.” ‘The Sacrifice Zone’: Myanmar bears cost of green energy 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z The rare earths production process can be highly pollutive, part of the reason why it grew unpopular in the United States. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z On Thursday the company said it has a deal with MP Materials to supply rare earth metals and finished magnets for the motors from a new factory in Fort Worth, Texas, starting in 2023. GM reaches supply deals for electric vehicle motor magnets 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z There is only one American mine that produces rare earths now at a site in California. Proposed Nebraska mine might produce more rare elements 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z GM said it picked MP Materials for its location and capacity to produce rare earth materials at scale. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Canada is promoting its wealth of critical minerals including rare earths used in electric vehicle batteries as a way to wean the West's dependence on China. Analysis: In North America First push, Biden, Trudeau, Lopez Obrador aim at China 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z The bill, which the sponsors expect could be folded into Pentagon funding legislation later this year, offers no direct support for the nascent U.S. rare earths sector. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z The substances of most interest, though, are rare earth elements: 17 metals crucial to computers, cell phones, cameras, batteries, satellites, radar, lasers, jet engines, weapons, and more. In Colorado, locals question a survey for critical minerals 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z This includes the rare earth elements used in electric vehicle motors and wind turbines and the lithium inside electric car batteries. Clean energy faces its own supply chain crisis 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z The company owns and operates a rare earth mine and processing facility in Mountain Pass, California. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Over the next decades, the United States and its partners will need secure supply chains for solar panels, semiconductors, electric vehicles, rare earth materials and much more. Opinion | Our climate change strategy can’t be dependent on China 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Instead, it requires Pentagon contractors to stop using Chinese rare earths within four years, allowing waivers only in rare situations. EXCLUSIVE U.S. bill would block defense contractors from using Chinese rare earths 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Earlier surveys of the Wet Mountain Valley, which date to the 1950s and 60s, uncovered 400 to 500 occurrences of uranium and thorium in narrow veins, usually near rare earth elements. In Colorado, locals question a survey for critical minerals 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z A government-funded feasibility study is due to be published on Friday, laying out the steps Britain must take to restart output of rare earth permanent magnets, the sources said. EXCLUSIVE UK gears up to produce rare earth magnets, cut reliance on China 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z That amount of rare earth materials has the potential to power approximately 500,000 EV motors annually, the automaker noted. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Research co-authored by Rue is among the latest entries on this front, and one of the first to link rising temperatures with increasing concentrations of dissolved rare earth elements in mountain streams. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Mast also highlighted the Taliban's incentive to sell rare earth metals. Natural resources left in Afghanistan are 'a treasure chest for our adversaries,' veteran congressman says 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z "But if we can understand the genesis of how these rare earths got here, then that might give us an insight." In Colorado, locals question a survey for critical minerals 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z British rare earths company Less Common Metals put together the feasibility study and is considering seeking partners to jointly build the factory, the sources said. EXCLUSIVE UK gears up to produce rare earth magnets, cut reliance on China 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Despite the name, rare earth metals are actually abundant but can be dirty and difficult to produce. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z The rare earth elements identified by Rue are relative newcomers to research around water quality concerns. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z China controls much of the world’s processing capacity for cobalt, lithium and other minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries, as well as rare earth minerals used in wind turbines and electric vehicle motors. Climate Change Poses a Widening Threat to National Security 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z The mineral-rich island has become a hot prospect for miners seeking anything from copper and titanium to platinum and rare earth minerals, which are needed for electric vehicle motors. Moon dust: Greenland's recipe for saving Planet Earth 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z LCM is one of the only companies outside of China that transforms rare earth raw materials into the special compounds needed to produce permanent magnets. EXCLUSIVE UK gears up to produce rare earth magnets, cut reliance on China 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Some automakers have been looking to replace or limit the use of rare earth materials for years. General Motors makes moves to source rare earth metals for EV motors in North America 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Rue also reported finding rare earth elements in the bodies of stream-dwelling insects, suggesting these metals are entering the food web. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z In here, there’s Fairtrade-certified gold, ethically sourced aluminum and tungsten, and recycled tin, rare earth minerals and plastics. Fairphone 4 review: the price of sustainability 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z The company says the innovation eliminates the need for rare earth materials, cutting costs. Smart robots do all the work at Nissan’s ‘intelligent’ plant 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Both companies signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate how they could work together to improve access to rare earths and rare earth magnets, as well as copper and steel. GM, General Electric to study rare earth supply projects for EVs 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z General Motors and General Electric are looking at developing a supply chain of rare earth materials that help make electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment. GM, GE look to develop rare earth materials supply chain 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z Even in parts of the Snake River Basin without a history of mining, Rue found that concentrations of rare earth elements in waterways are rising. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z These so-called rare earths, used in wind turbines, electric motors and many other electronic devices, are essential raw materials as the world tries to break its addiction to fossil fuels. The World Wants Greenland’s Minerals, but Greenlanders Are Wary 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Australia is the world’s biggest supplier of rare earths outside of China, and is a major supplier of minerals used in electric vehicle batteries, such as nickel, copper and cobalt. Quad nations to focus on clean-energy supply chain, says Australia PM 2021-09-25T04:00:00Z Metal alloys and finished magnets produced from rare earth materials are critical parts used in manufacturing electric motors for automotive and renewable power generation. GM, General Electric to study rare earth supply projects for EVs 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The U.S. is trying to increase its production of rare earth materials, so as not to be so reliant on China. GM, GE look to develop rare earth materials supply chain 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z There are no water quality standards related to rare earth elements. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z While denying that he planted the idea in Mr. Trump’s head, Mr. Barnes said U.S. officials “see us as a solution” to China’s dominance of rare earths. The World Wants Greenland’s Minerals, but Greenlanders Are Wary 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z The Arctic Circle is the source of untapped oil and gas reserves along with rare earth minerals. U.S. icebreaker gap with Russia a growing concern as Arctic ‘cold war’ heats up 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z The last extension granted by China was in May this year, maintaining tariff waivers on products including gold ore and rare earth metal ore. China extends tariff exemptions on 81 products from U.S 2021-09-16T04:00:00Z Greenland elected a new government in April that has pledged to halt a large Chinese-backed rare earth mining project because it contains radioactive uranium. In Arctic push, U.S. extends new economic aid package to Greenland 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The researchers found concentrations of rare earth elements above the level at which lead and cadmium are considered safe for aquatic life and human health. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z President Biden’s hasty exit from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s rapid takeover left the U.S. in a tough spot for getting at the country’s rare earth minerals, while China positioned itself to cash in. Chinese muscle in on Afghanistan’s rare earth mineral deposits, create headaches for Biden 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z Republicans argued that the U.S. needed to do more to develop its supply of rare earth minerals that are vital to the production of high-tech batteries used in electric vehicles. Dems block bid to stop Biden’s $3.5T bill from sending taxpayer money to countries with slave labor 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z The bloc aims to create a domestic industry of rare earth mining, processing and magnets to lessen vulnerability to any disruption in Chinese supplies. Exclusive-EU considers help for rare earth magnet production - sources 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z A 2010 U.S. government report estimated that Afghanistan contained about $1 trillion worth of metals and minerals, including lithium and rare earths that are valuable in an increasingly computerized world. Taliban took Afghanistan but face cash squeeze 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Rue’s research adds rare earth elements to the list of potential constituents washing out of the rocks. Climate Change Is Acidifying and Contaminating Drinking Water and Alpine Ecosystems 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z Beijing’s bold overtures come as the U.S. struggles to wean itself off China’s supply of rare earth minerals. Chinese muscle in on Afghanistan’s rare earth mineral deposits, create headaches for Biden 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z These resources also include gold, natural gas, uranium, bauxite, coal, iron ore and rare earths but concerns about potential human rights abuses under a Taliban regime will likely prevent investment. Taliban's return clouds long-delayed plans for Afghanistan's resources 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z China supplies 98% of EU demand for magnets made from rare earths, a set of 17 minerals used in range of applications including electronics, defence and aerospace. Exclusive-EU considers help for rare earth magnet production - sources 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z As automakers race to meet demand, they’re setting off a mining rush worldwide from rare earth and critical metals. Podcast: Promise, peril in push for electric cars 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Peru, the world's second-biggest copper producer, and China's neighbour Myanmar, a leading supplier of tin and rare earth ore, were named as hotspots. Human rights claims undermine China's investment abroad, report finds 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z China exports more than 85% of the world’s rare earth minerals and is home to about two-thirds of the global supply, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Chinese muscle in on Afghanistan’s rare earth mineral deposits, create headaches for Biden 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z House of Representatives introduced legislation on Tuesday extending tax credits to companies that domestically produce rare earth magnets, a sector currently dominated by China. U.S. House bill would give tax credit for rare earth magnets 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z |
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