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What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end ...
Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be operating soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.
MP Materials seals mega rare-earths deal with US to break China's grip
MP Materials unveiled a multibillion-dollar deal with the U.S. government on Thursday to boost output of rare earth magnets ...
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State subsidies, flouting environmental norms: How China cornered the rare earth market
While the area has traditionally been renowned for livestock, today the region embodies the stranglehold that China has over ...
Nintendo’s Use of a Rare-Earth Magnet for the Switch 2 Could Expose It to China’s Whims
Nintendo’s Switch 2 videogame machine uses a rare-earth magnet to attach its hand-held controllers to the main console, ...
Australian rare earth stocks soar on MP Materials' multi-billion US deal
Shares of Australian rare earths miners, including Lynas and Iluka Resources , soared on Friday after U.S.-based MP Materials ...
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The French Seaside Factory Trying to Break China’s Chokehold on Rare Earths
The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.
Ticker: Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
Not only do we get coal here, we are going to get those rare earth elements that are going to break our dependence on China,” ...
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China’s Rare Earth Power Play in Myanmar: A Pursuit of Economic Interest Amid Political Unrest
Nearly half of the world’s heavy rare earths come from Myanmar’s conflict-ridden Kachin State, where China maintains access ...