May's exports fell to 3,640 tonnes from 4,329 tonnes in April, but were not far off the 4,264-tonne monthly average since January 2018.

The Canadian start-up has secured the bulk of the $150 million it needs to carry out its first feasibility studies.

While Australia-based Lynas cannot match China's rare earth processing capability, it is hoping that its role as the largest rare earth miner and the largest processor outside of China will help it forge new relationships and fuel expansion projects.

Geomega Resources is improving its proprietary ISR technology as it moves closer to being Canada’s first rare earth elements recycler and the only one outside China.

The Commerce Department on Tuesday released a report requested by President Donald Trump in December 2017, when he asked officials to look into U.S. access to so-called rare earths.

Australia's Lynas is waiting to get an operating licence for its Malaysian processing plant renewed before it expires in September.

China’s state planner is closely studying proposals to establish rare-earth export controls.

The 17 so-called “rare earth metals” play strong supporting roles in many of the consumer electronics we enjoy on a daily basis, from our TVs to smartphones.