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A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals
China has implemented new export controls for rare earth minerals and magnets. The changes could upend the shift to electric ...
China keeps hold on rare earth metals after lifting some U.S. export curbs
On April 4, China announced a package of retaliatory measures to President Donald Trump 's "Liberation Day" tariffs, ...
How the U.S.-China trade war’s 90-day pause was 70 years in the making
As Trump tries to gain leverage from tariffs, China is well aware of its strategic ace. So is Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
US And Saudi Forge Rare Earth Alliance, But Are We Trading One Dependency For Another?
Under the agreement, Ma'aden and MP Materials will explore cooperation across the rare earth value chain—from mining and ...
Opinion
China Daily11hOpinion
Rare earth curbs rightly remain in place: China Daily editorial
The US has expressed concerns about the impact of the restrictions on industries ranging from defense to renewable energy, given China's dominant role in rare earths processing. More than 90 percent ...
World Politics Review on MSN11h
The EU's New Approach to Central Asia Is Still a Work in Progress
The EU wants to build ties with countries in Central Asia, where Russia and China have historically dominated. So far, its ...
China lifts curbs on export of rare earth minerals to the U.S.
China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earth elements and other goods and technologies for military use, targeting ...
Mining Weekly17h
Ma’aden, MP Materials partner to build rare earth supply chain in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has signed an agreement with US-based rare earth producer MP Materials to explore the ...