India's Cooperation with Myanmar's Ethnic Armed Groups in Rare Earth Mining
India's Cooperation with Myanmar's Ethnic Armed Groups in Rare Earth Mining: Intentions, Challenges and Impacts According to a report by Britain’s Reuters on September 10, India is planning to join hands with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), an ethnic armed group in Myanmar, to...
The global rare earth prices have fluctuated violently.
Recently, the global rare earth market has witnessed sharp price fluctuations, which have become the focus of attention both within and outside the industry. From the perspective of the domestic market, data from the Yangtze River Non-Ferrous Metal Network shows that on September 4th, the quotation ...
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...
Application of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia in the Field of Structural Ceramics
Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ), as a high-performance structural ceramic material, has demonstrated irreplaceable application value in fields such as aerospace, energy and environmental protection, and biomedicine due to its excellent mechanical properties, chemical stability, and thermophysical c...
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...
Cerium Oxide: The "High-Efficiency Tool" in the Field of Precision Polishing
Cerium Oxide: The "High-Efficiency Tool" in the Field of Precision Polishing In the field of precision manufacturing, the polishing process is a crucial link that determines product accuracy and performance. Cerium oxide (CeO₂), with its unique advantages, has become a recognized "...