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Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earth minerals is driving the toxic pollution of some of Asia’s most important rivers, threatening the health and livelihoods of tens of millions of people. Read More

The Failed Crusade to Keep a Rare-Earths Mine Out of China’s Hands

The failure of one Western company to build a China-free rare-earths supply shows how Beijing has come to dominate the supply. Read More

China Forges Rare Earths Alliance with Developing Nations

China is launching a global economic and trade cooperation initiative on green minerals with developing nations to consolidate its overwhelming dominance in the rare earth elements supply chain. Read More

Xi Risks Global Blowback If China Cuts Off Rare Earths for Japan

From warning tourists to halting seafood imports, China has followed a well-worn playbook in punishing Japan for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks linking a Taiwan conflict to her country’s ... Read More

Goldman Sachs flags risk of disruption in supply of rare earths, key minerals

Rare earths disruption of 10% could cut global output by $150 billion Light rare earths could be future targets for curbs China expanded rare earths export controls on October 9 Oct 21 (Reuters) - ... Read More

Trump administration works to break China’s rare earth mineral stranglehold on Africa

The State Department has told Fox News Digital it is working to reduce the "national security" threat to the U.S. from China’s domination of the rare earth minerals market, with new signs that Africa ... Read More

China deepens green-minerals partnerships as Africa becomes its strategic powerhouse

China has announced a sweeping global cooperation initiative on green minerals, signalling its intent to solidify dominance in rare earth elements and other critical minerals essential for the global ... Read More

US, Japan leaders sign rare earths, nuclear power deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States agreed to a deal on new-generation nuclear power reactors and rare earths, as Tokyo seeks a way back to export markets for its nuclear technology ... Read More

How China leveraged its rare earths dominance over the US

China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in ... Read More

Goldman Sachs Flags Risk of Disruption in Supply of Rare Earths, Key Minerals

(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining challenges for ... Read More