The Rare Earth Rush Is Rebooted

From the frozen hills of Greenland to the outback of Australia a rush has restarted for rare earths, a family of metals essential in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems.

Trump wasn’t wrong about China. But here’s how Biden can do a better job.

In the next crisis, the shortages could be in electric transformers or rare earths or basic computer components — and the USA better be ready.

'Simply implausible' for rare earths production to keep up

"If the global industry continues to operate myopically – preparing, anticipating and investing only for a three to five-year outlook – the rate of demand growth for magnet rare earths will soon reach ‘escape velocity’; a point at which annual demand growth becomes so great that it is simply implausible for the already-lagging supply-side to catch up and keep up," writes the reports authors.

A Game Plan for Decreasing China’s Dominance in Rare-Earths and Strategic Metals

China cultivated its rare-earth industry through years of state subsidies and is prepared to use it as a geopolitical weapon.

The Rare Earths War

A timely discussion on how China poses a serious threat to the rare earths supply chain security of the United States.

China’s rare earth export plunge caused by coronavirus, not Beijing agenda, industry group says

A plunge in China’s rare earth exports last month has fanned speculation over whether Beijing has been curbing overseas shipments of the raw materials to inflict pain on its trade partners.

COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights U.S. Reliance On China's Rare Earth Metals

The United States has become too dependent on China for minerals that are critical to national security.

Lynas sees Higher Need of Rare Earths post COVID-19

According to Australian rare earths producer Lynas, The global impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has increased the appetite for alternatives to Chinese rare earths supply chains.

Global rare earths battle

A reality checkWhy the global community needs to adopt a collaborative approach.

China restarts rare earth capacity after closures

The impact of the coronavirus has been felt on a range of markets as well as the macroeconomic performance of the Chinese economy during early 2020.

Coronavirus slows China rare earth sector

China say extended coronavirus interruptions to REE production could affect exports of these high-tech elements.

The inevitable impact of the Coronavirus on the world’s rare earths supply.

Critical materials-based supply chains may be hanging by a thread, the thread of the size of existing Chinese inventories.

CRU: Why Rare Earths are Vital for a Low Carbon Economy

Although there are seventeen rare earth elements with a wide variety of uses, two in particular (Neodymium and Praseodymium, or NdPr for short), are becoming increasingly important due to their link to the growth of a low carbon economy.

Are rare earths used in solar panels?

A new report by the French Environment and Energy Management Agency reveals some surprises about the use of rare earth minerals in the renewable energy sector.

How rare are rare earth minerals?

Rare earth minerals are mined and processed to make thousands of products that we use every day in our daily lives. China has become a dominant player in this market and is using its position to threaten some countries to withhold rare earth minerals and use as a bargaining chip during bilateral disputes.

Greenland Is Not For Sale. But It Has Rare Earth Minerals America Wants

Greenland holds rare earth minerals America wants — but which it largely relies on China to get.

Pentagon wants rare earths

Most people are totally unaware of how much they depend on the 17 rare earths in their daily lives. A short list of applications would include cameras and telescope lenses, catalytic converters, aircraft engines, X-ray and MRI scanning systems, TV and computer screens, the military and magnets in your car and speakers.

On the threshold of a significant disruption to the domestic rare earths supply chain

In 1992, then Chinese Premier Deng Xiaoping pointed at Beijing’s objectives saying: ‘The Middle East has its oil; China has its rare earths.’ This warning bell has been a wake up call in the midst of the current US-China trade war, especially given China now supplies 81% of the world’s rare earths.

Key trends in Rare Earths

Rare Earths are a critical niche market which gives them an element of downside price resilience. But at the same time, their outlook needs to be assessed individually.

Have scientists discovered why China is so rich in Rare Earth elements?

China has more than 80 per cent of the world’s reserves of heavy rare earths such as terbium, dysprosium and holmium concentrated in a few provinces to the south of the country.

Rare Earth export from China to the USA at a peak level

China shipped its highest amount of rare earth magnets in over three years to the US last month.

Energy metals poised for massive ramp-up in demand

By 2050 solar panels and wind turbines will require around 12 times as much indium as the entire world produces right now; neodymium production will have to grow by more than seven times, and silver will have to grow by nearly three times. And this is just for renewable energy; all of these metals have various uses in other industries.

Xi Sends Trump A Message: Rare-Earth Export Ban Is Coming

The U.S. relies on China, the dominant global supplier, for about 80% of its rare earths imports. A Chinese export curb, or ban, also cripple US producers.

VIDEO — GeoMegA’s Kiril Mugerman: The Time to Invest in Rare Earths is Now

At this year’s Mines and Money Americas conference in Toronto, the Investing News Network had the chance to talk to Kiril Mugerman, president and CEO of GeoMegA Resources (TSXV:GMA), a rare earths-focused company that has created a unique way of recovering rare earths through recycling.

China's Grip on Rare Earths May Have Proven Too Strong for Trump

The U.S. appears to have shelved its plan to levy tariffs on a critical collection of minerals used in everything from hybrid vehicles to electronic gadgets and military hardware.

Facts About Yttrium

Yttrium is one of the most promising Rare Earth Elements. There are many applications and demand is steadily increasing. Keep an eye on this amazing Rare Earth Element!