While Beijing has yet to approve exports of certain rare-earth magnets used in U.S. fighter jets and missile systems, it is tightening control over the industry at a deeper level. According to the Wall Street Journal, China is now requiring firms to register technical staff and collect their passpor...

You may not have heard of terbium or dysprosium, but these elements are essential to modern technology. From electric vehicle motors and wind turbines to military-grade lasers and the tiny vibration motors inside smartphones, their operation relies on rare earth elements. In recent years, as glob...

According to a report from Central News Agency, citing Nikkei, Japan has been actively working to reduce its dependence on Chinese rare earths. Efforts include lowering rare earth usage in manufacturing, promoting recycling, and developing entirely new products that do not rely on rare earths. Ho...

According to a report from Mezha Media, the latest Audi Q3 crossover stands out from other models in the lineup as the first to feature micro-LED headlights. This technology uses a DMD module—composed of tiny mirror elements—for highly flexible light control, allowing it to project information d...

According to a report from Reuters, China’s restrictions on the critical mineral antimony are starting to impact global lead-acid battery manufacturers, with customers also feeling the pain as soaring procurement costs are passed down the supply chain. Citing Steve Christensen, executive direct...