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China's rare earth exports jump in June in sign of trade war relief
China's rare earths exports surged 32% in June, indicating progress in agreements to ease export restrictions.
Outlook Business19h
China’s Rare Earth Power Play in Myanmar: A Pursuit of Economic Interest Amid Political Unrest
Nearly half of the world’s heavy rare earths come from Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Kachin State, where China maintains access ...
Exclusive: Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the ...
Fortune India16h
State subsidies, flouting environmental norms: How China cornered the rare earth market
While the area has traditionally been renowned for livestock, today the region embodies the stranglehold that China has over ...
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 solution to metals shortages.
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, ...