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Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be opening soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.
What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end ...
China Diplomacy Key to Easing Rare Earth Crisis, Sona CEO Says
A diplomatic breakthrough with China is the only short-term fix for easing the shortage of rare-earth magnets, a top ...
Gina Rinehart Makes Millions On Her Rare Earth Investments
A direct U.S. Government investment has electrified the share price of rare earth miner MP Materials and boosted the fortune ...
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.
Nintendo’s Use of a Rare-Earth Magnet for the Switch 2 Could Expose It to China’s Whims
Nintendo’s Switch 2 videogame machine uses a rare-earth magnet to attach its hand-held controllers to the main console, ...
EU lawmakers rebuke China over rare earth curbs before summit
The European Parliament condemned China on Thursday over its export restrictions on rare earths and insisted the European ...
Wednesday Briefing: Rare Earths, Made in Europe?
Importing cheap Chinese rare earths comes with big risks. In April, in response to President Trump’s tariffs, China ...