June 15, 2025

US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved

Beijing has not committed to grant export clearance for some specialized rare earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems.

June 15, 2025

Column: Global imbalances grow as ever more copper flows to the US

The collective scramble to move as much physical copper as possible to the US is creating shortages in the rest of the world.

June 14, 2025

China achieves breakthrough in rubidium extraction

Chinese researchers have reportedly produced rubidium chloride at 99.9% purity from potassium chloride material.

June 13, 2025

China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar

Now, in the hillsides of Shan state in eastern Myanmar, Chinese miners are opening new deposits for extraction.

June 13, 2025

India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials

The two sides agreed to hold further talks about critical mineral supplies and broader economic and trade issues.

June 13, 2025

Ford CEO says rare earth supply is ‘day to day’ after plant halt

Ford idled its Explorer sport utility vehicle factory in Chicago for a week last month.

June 12, 2025

China to strengthen approval process of rare earth export applications

China is willing to further enhance communication and dialogue on export control with relevant countries.

June 12, 2025

Column: Demand destruction can help break China’s rare earths chokehold

Western automakers have chosen to ignore the historical precedent and doubled down on a technology that remains almost totally beholden to Beijing's export whims.

June 12, 2025

Infographic: Who controls the rare earths shaping the future?

This graphic breaks down global extraction at the mine level.

June 11, 2025

China coal imports could drop by up to 100Mt in 2025, industry group says

Coal imports were 8% lower in the five months to the end of May, official data showed.