The big utility of rare earth metals is that they are essential to modern technology, and for South Africa to leverage its ...

China is blocking exports of these vital minerals. What makes them so special?

The export halt applies to all countries, but access to elements like dysprosium and yttrium are critical to US industry — ...

The disruptions come just as the US announced tariff exemptions for many electronics, but rare earth components remain ...

China’s new restrictions on exports of the metals could have an impact on the production of everything from LED lights to fighter jets.

Rare earth minerals fuel EVs, jets, and MRIs—but China controls 69% of production and 90% of refining. Can the world break ...

As the U.S.–China trade war ramps up, rare earths are among the most important pieces of leverage that China controls. There ...

The CSIS report warns that the export controls pose direct threats to U.S. military readiness, highlighting that the country is already lagging behind in its defense manufacturing.

Key Points China placed export curbs on rare earth minerals to the U.S., and the White House is reportedly preparing to ...

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor ...

China’s dominance in processing rare earths metals and high-performance magnets means Beijing’s curbs on the crucial exports ...

China has announced a series of retaliatory measures against the tariffs imposed by the US, marking an escalation in the ...