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Friday 20 March 2026

Lynas's samarium oxide debut in Malaysia strengthens supply chain alternative to China

Lynas Rare Earths has achieved first production of samarium oxide at Lynas Malaysia, expanding its range of separated heavy rare earth oxides to three and reinforcing its status as...

Tuesday 17 March 2026

US Defense Department agrees on rare earths purchase with Lynas at Japan-matched floor price

Lynas Rare Earths has signed a binding letter of intent to supply rare earth oxides to the US Department of Defense (DOD) over the next four years. According to Lynas, the agreement...

Friday 13 March 2026

US and Chile start talks on rare earths and critical minerals

The US and Chile have agreed to begin talks on cooperation in rare earths and other critical minerals, as Washington seeks to strengthen...

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Tungsten import reliance raises supply security concerns and prompts calls for stockpiles and tighter export controls

The heavy reliance on imports for Tungsten in Taiwan has prompted industry calls for strategic stockpiles and tighter controls on metal waste to preserve recyclable resources and improve...

Monday 9 March 2026

Tungsten prices surge nearly 6x amid China export controls and geopolitical tensions with Japan

Geopolitical strains between China and Japan have intensified following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on "Taiwan contingencies," impacting Japanese firms' access...

Thursday 12 February 2026

Column: USA Rare Earth acquisition of UK's LCM marks milestone in Western rare earth autonomy

Rare earth metals are essential to modern industry and defense. They are found in high-performance motors, precision weapon guidance systems, and a range of green energy technologies...

Tuesday 3 February 2026

Japan's TDK leans on premium batteries while rare earth supply risks deepen

Despite delivering solid earnings, Japan's TDK Corporation warned that China's tighter rare earth export controls are heightening supply chain risks, placing growing procurement pressure...

Monday 26 January 2026

Trump administration plans US$1.6 billion investment in US Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China

The Trump administration is planning to acquire a 10% equity stake in US rare earth mining company US Rare Earth through a combined debt-and-equity investment valued at approximately...

Saturday 24 January 2026

Energy limits AI growth; geopolitical stakes in rare earths, new packaging innovations reshape global supply chains

The Global Electronics Association's latest "2026 Electronics Industry Trend Forecast" highlights critical challenges and shifts that will impact the sector over the next few years...

Wednesday 21 January 2026

Column: Japan bets on deep-sea rare earth mining to break China's supply grip

On January 12, 2026, Japan's scientific drilling vessel Chikyu slowly departed port, heading toward the waters near Minamitorishima Island, about 1,900km southeast of Honshu...

Wednesday 21 January 2026

China tightens rare earth export controls to Japan, further fueling geopolitical tensions

Chinese authorities have increased scrutiny on rare earth exports bound for Japan, as export volumes declined in December 2025 compared to the previous month. The move reflects Beijing's...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Supply chain shifts strategies as China tightens rare earth export controls

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions between China and Japan, China has recently imposed stricter review measures on rare earth exports to Japan. Chinese authorities now reportedly...

Tuesday 20 January 2026

China's rare earth prices rise for 6th consecutive quarter, inflation pressure returns to supply chain

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan, underscoring the growing strategic role of rare earth elements amid complex geopolitical...

Monday 19 January 2026

China's rare earth supply hit by factory blast as exports slip

China's rare earth supply chain faced renewed uncertainty after a deadly explosion at a steel plate plant operated by Inner Mongolia Baotou...

Thursday 15 January 2026

Japan fortifies rare-earth supply chain against China risk

China has tightened export controls on rare earths and other dual-use materials bound for Japan, prompting Tokyo to formalise a rare-earth stockpiling policy and work with G7 partners...

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