6 h. ago In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

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53 h. ago Trump Administration Takes Stake in Rare Earths Firm In Move To End China's Control

The Trump administration is deepening its effort to sever U.S. reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies, committing $400 million in equity financing to MP Materials Corp. as part of a broader plan to expand domestic production of rare earth magnets used in advanced weapons systems and industrial technologies. The post Trump Administration Takes Stake in Rare Earths Firm In Move To End China’s Control appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago 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.

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4 d. ago Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

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5 d. ago Mysterious 'tire traps' plague city streets as locals take matters into their own hands

Volunteers in Jakarta tackle tire traps on city streets, collecting tons of nails and metal objects suspected to be placed by vandals to cause flat tires and make motorists vulnerable.

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7 d. ago China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.

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