While the rare earth market has been volatile since April, when China— the top supplier— imposed export controls amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S., this has yet to stop global buyers to secure the crucial materials used in powerful magnets. According to Bloomberg, China’s rare earth...

According to a report from Central News Agency, citing Chinese media outlet Calian Press, the management of China Rare Earth Holdings—a listed subsidiary under China Rare Earth Group—has reportedly seen a wave of departures this year. Rumors suggest many executives have been poached by overseas...

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...