5 h. ago Why China may be better placed than US in tussle for rare earths

During his Southeast Asia trip in October, US President Donald Trump sealed deals with Malaysia and Thailand on the same day – both aimed at securing and diversifying America’s supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to step up cooperation on building and expanding critical minerals supply chains, according to a White House statement. They also agreed to strengthen the security of critical minerals and rare earths supplies in...

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1 week ago From Mines To Solar Plants, Chinese Projects Face Rare Legal Setbacks In The Balkans

From Mines To Solar Plants, Chinese Projects Face Rare Legal Setbacks In The Balkans  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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2 w. ago The rare earth miner aiming to be the best alternative to China

The rare earth miner aiming to be the best alternative to China  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago US lawmakers press for new tactics to challenge China’s grip on rare earths

US lawmakers on Wednesday called for a change in Washington’s strategy to evade China’s chokehold on rare earth mineral supplies, arguing that new approaches are needed in parallel with President Donald Trump’s efforts to speed up domestic production. Proposals to dismantle the chokepoint – including new technologies and development of components that do not require the critical minerals as inputs – were presented during a hearing of the US House Select Committee on China. The suggestions came...

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2 w. ago New Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to Chinese dominance of rare earth minerals

New Arctic discovery could deal massive blow to Chinese dominance of rare earth minerals  Fox News

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3 w. ago China’s rare earths breakthrough, Fujian carrier’s naval genius: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. In world first, Chinese scientists find rare earth minerals from a living plant A Chinese-led team of scientists says it has found a naturally formed mineral with rare earth elements in a fern, a world first that offers a “green...

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3 w. ago Canada Eyes Mining and Rare Earths Equity Stakes to Combat China

Canada Eyes Mining and Rare Earths Equity Stakes to Combat China  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago Baotou set to become China’s rare earth hub under Inner Mongolia’s 10

A northern Chinese region that boasts the world’s biggest rare earth element (REE) mine is looking to develop its second-largest city, Baotou, into a world-leading hub for critical materials. And analysts say the effort could further shore up China’s leading position in the supply chain. In a 10-year development plan, which includes intentions to build a “solid ecological security barrier”, the Inner Mongolia autonomous region said it will make comprehensive progress on the protection and...

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3 w. ago How China is closing tech gap on West; rare earth find: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. From reusable rockets to deep-sea dives: how China closes tech gap on the West China sees outer space and the polar regions as “strategic new frontiers” vital to its future security – and is investing accordingly. 2. Chinese firms in EU report solid performance despite mounting uncertainties Most Chinese companies are faring well in the European Union...

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3 w. ago How China is closing tech gap on the West; rare earth mineral find: SCMP daily highlights

How China is closing tech gap on the West; rare earth mineral find: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Chinese team reports first recovery of rare earth minerals from living plant

A Chinese-led team of scientists says it has found a naturally formed mineral with rare earth elements in a fern, a world first that offers a “green circular model” for extracting high-value rare earths, according to an institution behind the study. The researchers said the discovery of nanoscale monazite in a living plant “opens new possibilities for the direct recovery of functional rare earth element materials”. “To our knowledge, this is the earliest reported occurrence of rare earth...

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3 w. ago In world first, Chinese scientists find rare earth minerals from a living plant

A Chinese-led team of scientists says it has found a naturally formed mineral with rare earth elements in a fern, a world first that offers a “green circular model” for extracting high-value rare earths, according to an institution behind the study. The researchers said the discovery of nanoscale monazite in a living plant “opens new possibilities for the direct recovery of functional rare earth element materials”. “To our knowledge, this is the earliest reported occurrence of rare earth...

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4 w. ago Trump grants Hungary’s Orban, a Putin ally, exemption from oil sanctions

US President Donald Trump handed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban an exemption from sanctions to keep buying Russian oil on Friday, as the right-wing allies held a chummy White House meeting. As Orban and Trump heaped praise on each other, the Hungarian nationalist said it would take a “miracle” for Ukraine to beat Moscow, underscoring the gulf between him and other European leaders on the war. Trump, meanwhile, wholeheartedly backed Orban on the touchstone issue of migration, saying that...

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