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US rare earth pricing system is poised to challenge China's dominance
U.S. efforts to break China's dominance of the rare earths market and to drive investment in its own industry have moved up a ...
US Moves to loosen China's grip on rare earth minerals
MP Materials has announced plans to expand rare earth mining and processing operations as Washington seeks to end its ...
China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained
Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on ...
First rare earth mineral mine in America in over 70 years breaks ground in Wyoming
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 ...
Apple backs Trump rare earth minerals push, invests $500M in US mine
EXCLUSIVE: Apple is expected to announce a $500 million commitment to MP Materials — the only rare earth mine currently ...
The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths
The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.
In rare earth metals power struggle with China, old laptops, phones may get a new life
As rare earth supply chains are disrupted by tariffs and other trade barriers with China, e-waste recycling is growing as a ...
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U.S. eyes old tech as ammo in rare earth fight with China
The U.S. government is now pouring real money into recycled electronics to cut its reliance on China, after the Pentagon ...