The factory will develop a series of neodymium magnet manufacturing lines specifically designed for Apple products.

Ramaco Resources is excavating its new Wyoming critical minerals find. CEO Randy Atkins doesn’t want the Pentagon’s money, but he does want a U.S. strategic reserve.

For the first time in more than 70 years, a rare earth minerals mine broke ground in the United States last Friday. The Brook Mine, owned by Ramaco Resources, near Sheridan, Wyoming, is also the first new coal mine in the state to have opened in decades.

MP Materials’ goal to become a national rare-earths “champion” that can go toe-to-toe with China was turbocharged by Pentagon investment and an Apple deal. But its journey there highlights the hurdles American producers face.

Gracelin Baskaran of CSIS says Japan's push to develop deep sea rare earth mining manufacturing capabilities are crucially needed. She also discusses the various issues surrounding deep sea mining, such as maritime security and environmental concerns.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. denies reports of collaborating with Uno Minda on local rare earth material production, stressing ongoing assessments of business opportunities and commitment to transparency.