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China has moved to freeze exports of rare earth magnets and other critical materials to dozens of major Japanese companies, with the measures taking effect immediately. China’s Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday (Feb. 24) it would suspend shipments of so-called “dual-use” goods – materials with both civilian and military applications – to 20 Japanese companies, […]
As governments scramble to secure the supply of rare earth elements, a new technical study from Malaysia has shed new light on why China continues to dominate one of the most crucial parts of the supply chain: processing. The research focuses on what many industry insiders already consider the most difficult step in rare earth […]
President Donald Trump’s plan to build a strategic stockpile of $12 billion of crucial minerals is being welcomed across sectors as a long-awaited step toward reducing U.S. dependence on China. Known as Project Vault, the initiative combines up to $10 billion in long-term financing from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) with approximately $2 billion in […]
Japan has announced that it has successfully extracted mineral-rich seabed sediment from nearly 6,000 meters below the ocean’s surface near the remote island of Minamitorishima, a technical milestone that officials say could help reduce the country’s dependence on China. The operation was carried out by the deep-sea drillship Chikyu, which collected the sediment as part […]
US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington has reached a “framework for a future agreement” on Greenland has raised more questions than answers, especially over whether access to the Arctic’s vast natural resources and crucial minerals is part of the discussions. Trump’s recent announcement on his Truth Social platform after meetings at the World Economic […]
At home Opinions about news January 22, 2026 – 3 rare earth stocks down 70% from 52-week highs January 22, 2026 Image source: wildpixel/www.istockphoto.com Demand for rare earths in India is rising due to the adoption of electric vehicles (1.96 million EVs registered in FY25, up 17%) and the need for clean energy, […]
As Washington accelerates efforts to secure key supply chains, rare earths and crucial minerals such as gallium have emerged as strategic priorities for U.S. industry and national security. China has long used its dominance over strategic metals to pressure the US, stepping up efforts in recent years. Beijing first tightened export licenses for gallium and […]
Brazil’s vast but underdeveloped rare earth resources are at the center of renewed talks with the US as both governments explore ways to strengthen ex-China supply chains. Washington has quietly sounded out Brasilia about a potential partnership in rare earths after a cautious diplomatic thaw between President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula […]
Japan will do that start testing Deep-sea mining for rare earths is entering uncharted territory this month as concerns grow over security of supply and China’s tightening grip on crucial minerals. The government-backed trial, which will run from January 11 to February 14, will take place in the waters around Minamitori Island, about 1,200 miles […]
Japan’s Nikkei stock average fell 1% on Wednesday as investors booked profits following a rally that took the gauge to record levels last session. The Nikkei fell 1.06% to 51,961.98, while the broader Topix fell 0.77% to 3,511.34.The Nikkei rose 4% in the first two sessions of the year and hit a record high on […]
