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Rare earth deal with China is 'long-term' industrial crisis, says MP Materials CEO
James Litinsky, MP Materials CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk rare earth deal with China, its supply chain, CapEx ...
Why It’s So Hard to Challenge Challenge China’s Rare Earths Dominance
How America and its allies can break free of Chinese rare earth dependency is a geopolitical priority with sweeping economic ramifications but no easy answer.
Rare Earth Boss Sees ‘Long, Hard Process’ to Loosen China’s Grip
Western nations will take years to develop enough rare earth processing capacity to limit China’s dominance over the critical ...
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China’s rare earth chokehold is just the beginning
When U.S. President Donald Trump last week hailed a draft “framework” with Beijing to end their trade dispute, he singled out ...
China has a lock on rare metals. Does this startup have a crowbar?
The US was once a major supplier of rare earths. But mining and refining the stuff is a deeply toxic business that fell afoul ...
Exclusive: US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved, sources say
Juan Ibarra stands outside his fruit and vegetable outlet in Los Angeles' vast fresh produce market, the place in the city ...
Carmakers battle to find supplies of rare earths as China tightens its grip
Mercedes-Benz among groups looking to secure alternative sources of vital materials after China tightens export curbs ...
VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says
The head of Scout Motors said the upstart automaker is engineering some components to reduce the need for rare earth ...
China grants rare earth export permits after US trade talks, offers relief but uncertainty persists
China has approved “a certain number” of export permits for rare earth elements and related items, its commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
Rare earth minerals are the biggest card China can play in its negotiations with Trump
China's dominance in rare earths minerals can cause a shortage for US consumers in everything from cars to TV remotes.
Upcoming Trade Deal Shows U.S. Reliance On China’s Rare Earth Minerals
The U.S. trade "deal" with China highlights how dependent Americans are on Chinese rare earth minerals, creating an economic ...
The Rare Earth Trap: How China Could Cripple America's Tech and Defense in One Move
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — President Joe Biden changed the name of Fort Rucker in southeast Alabama to Fort Novosel during ...