June 2, 2025 China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel China is gaining ground in the standoff, as Washington is still a decade away from securing rare earths independently from Beijing, one analyst said.
June 1, 2025 Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said no specific date for the conversation has been set.
June 1, 2025 Car makers warn China’s rare earth curbs could halt production The head of the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai and others raised urgent concerns in a letter to the Trump administration.
June 1, 2025 Lynas signs deal to secure rare earth feed in Malaysia Lynas inked an MoU with Menteri Besar, the strategic investment arm of Malaysia’s Kelantan state, to jointly support the growth of the nation's rare earth industry.
June 1, 2025 Japan proposes rare earth cooperation with US in trade talks Sources cited in the Yomiuri Shimbun said the Japanese government is considering providing technical support for the processing and refining of minerals.
May 30, 2025 Infographic: Rare earth spheres of control Who controls the future of rare earth mining?
May 30, 2025 China signals softer stance on rare earth export curbs While a handful of licences have been granted, including to some Volkswagen suppliers, Indian automakers say they have received none.
May 28, 2025 China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies In April, China put seven rare earths and related products on an export control list.
May 27, 2025 Greenland urges US, Europe to invest in its critical minerals, or China will "We want to develop our business sector and diversify it, and that requires investments from outside," Greenland's mineral resources minister told the Financial Times.
May 27, 2025 Geopolitics to shape mining’s future: TNMG president TNM Group's Anthony Vaccaro highlighted the increasing role of geopolitics in shaping the mining industry.
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