Understanding the political importance of rare earth elements

The United States imports nearly 80% of the rare earth elements it uses in the production of critical electronics. That has ...

U.S. works to secure rare earth supply chain as China tightens grip amid trade war

China provides the majority of rare earth elements, which are critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and defense. A factory in North Carolina is part of an effort to process rare earths at home.
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Could everyday yeast solve the global rare earth shortage? Scientists believe so

Methods such as S-yeast metal recovery could transform e-waste into a renewable resource, helping to stabilize markets and reduce geopolitical risk, while lowering environmental impact and easing ...

EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown

The European Union is seeking to coordinate with the United States and other G7 partners a response to tighter Chinese ...

China accuses U.S. of deliberately causing panic over rare earth controls, says it is open to talks

Beijing last week announced sweeping controls on rare earths ahead of an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.

China Puts Trump In Spot Amid ‘War’ Over Rare Earths | ‘Not Outright Ban…Stop Fuelling Global Panic’

China’s Ministry of Commerce clarified its rare earth export controls, saying they are not a ban. The measures sparked a furious reaction from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened a 100 percent ...