March 24, 2023

Column: Europe turbo charges its critical minerals drive

Europe may have given itself a competitive edge by moving to streamline project permitting.

March 20, 2023

Tesla’s vision of EVs without rare earths will spur magnet race

Other carmakers including BMW, Toyota and GM also have sought to reduce reliance on rare earths.

March 9, 2023

Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn

Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.

March 9, 2023

Column: Tesla hits the brakes but rare earths juggernaut rolls on

EV motors represent around 12% of global magnet consumption with Tesla accounting for 15-20% of the sector's demand.

March 8, 2023

Scientists synthesize rare earth element key for biomedical research

Ireland-based researchers have developed a method for the synthesis of cerium, a rare earth mineral that holds promise for the treatment of diseases associated with inflammation, including cancer.

March 7, 2023

Lynas gets $134 million funding from Japan to boost output

Under the new deal, Japan will receive priority supply rights over Lynas's growth capacity until 2038.

March 6, 2023

Newly discovered protein supports efficient refining of REEs

Switzerland-based researchers discovered lanpepsy, a protein which specifies rare earth elements and discriminates them from other minerals and metals.

March 3, 2023

New Tesla motor technology could disrupt rare earths industry

Rare earth element companies may face pressure after Tesla unveiled plans this week to develop car motors without key critical minerals.

March 3, 2023

Australia sees trade talks continuing with China after investment ban on miner

Australia blocked Yuxiao Fund from raising its ownership of Northern Minerals.

March 3, 2023

Cyanobacteria efficiently extract rare earths from mine wastewater

Researchers have found that cyanobacteria can efficiently absorb rare earth elements from wastewater.