China has been able to entirely cut off Europe and the U.S. from several critical rare earth metals. How did it develop such a stranglehold on an industry the U.S. once controlled?

Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China ...

The use of REEs in magnets is one of their most significant applications. The magnet basically changes electricity into motion. More motion is possible with stronger magnets. Therefore, a small, ...

The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector.