June 3, 2025

Global alarms rise as China’s critical mineral export ban takes hold

German automakers became the latest to warn that China's export restrictions threaten to shut down production and rattle their local economies.

June 3, 2025

Diplomats, automakers push Beijing to loosen rare earth magnet export restrictions

India is organizing a trip to China for auto executives in the next two to three weeks.

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.