The West Faces Challenges in Breaking China's Dominant Position in the Rare Earth Supply Chain
In recent years, China has implemented rare earth export control measures, putting significant pressure on the United States and other Western countries. These Western nations have successively invested funds in an attempt to build a "non-China" rare earth supply chain, aiming to break Chi...
China Issues Rare Earth Ban to Foreign Companies: Hoard, and Supply Will Be Cut! Do You Think It Will Work?
There’s been a major development in the rare earth sector recently. On August 15, the Financial Times revealed that China has made its stance clear to foreign companies: hoarding of rare earths and their derivatives is strictly prohibited. Those who cross this red line will face stri...
US Department of Defense Invests $150 Million in MP Materials: Will the Rare Earth Industry Undergo a Major Transformation?
On August 10 (Eastern Time), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced a major initiative: providing a $150 million loan to MP Materials, the owner of a rare earth mine. This fund will be used to enhance the heavy rare earth separation capacity of MP Materials' existing processing plant in ...
Price Soars 60-Fold in Just One Year! Where Does the Future Lie for Samarium, the Backbone of U.S. Advanced Weapons?
Price Soars 60-Fold in Just One Year! Where Does the Future Lie for Samarium, the Backbone of U.S. Advanced Weapons? In August, internal warning data from the U.S. Department of Defense, revealed by The Wall Street Journal, uncovered a "crisis corner" in the U.S. military-industrial sec...
12% daily surge: Rare earth magnets booming? Tesla's Aug 8 conference may bring mega orders; 40% demand surge seen by 2025.
12% daily surge: Rare earth magnets booming? Tesla's Aug 8 conference may bring mega orders; 40% demand surge seen by 2025 The world of rare earth magnets witnessed a staggering 12% daily surge recently, leaving investors and industry observers alike buzzing with excitement. This remarkable p...
From "Soil" to "Treasure": How Did Rare Earths Make a Comeback to Become a Strategic Resource Coveted Globally?
Rare Earths: The Neglected "Industrial Vitamins" The name "rare earths" is quite misleading. In fact, they are not "rare" and have considerable reserves worldwide. They are a general term for 17 metallic chemical elements such as scandium and yttrium, which often...
The Unseen Chip in U.S.-China Trade: Why the World Watches This Mineral
In the complex landscape of U.S.-China trade relations, there's an "invisible chip" quietly but powerfully influencing the game - rare earth minerals. This unassuming yet crucial resource has become a focal point, captivating the world's attention and sparking intense discussions. ...
Funds Surge into Rare Earth ETFs: Daily Turnover Exceeds 200 Million Yuan, How Long Can This Fever Last?
Recently, the rare earth ETF market has been extremely lively, with daily turnover exceeding 200 million yuan, attracting widespread attention in the market. Behind this phenomenon is the frantic influx of funds, which also makes people wonder: how long can this upsurge in rare earth ETFs last? ...
The European Parliament has urged China to lift export controls on rare earths.
On July 10, the European Parliament staged a farce by passing a relevant resolution with a majority vote, wantonly criticizing China's export control measures on rare earths and other key raw materials. It claimed that China's relevant measures have seriously disrupted the global supply chai...
U.S. Rare Earth Enterprise Secures Large-Scale Investment
On July 15 local time, U.S. rare earth enterprise MP Materials made a high-profile announcement of a $500 million cooperation deal with Apple, marking a significant step in the tech giant's push for sustainable supply chains. Under the agreement, MP Materials will embark on a major expansion of ...