MP Materials has been sending concentrates to Chinese partner as it races to expand in US
Sector ‘ideally positioned’ to take advantage of disruption to global supply chain
Ionic Technologies says it is the only company outside China able to separate the four most valuable oxides
China dominates market in metals used in range of products, including those crucial for national security
Also in this newsletter: why the EU shouldn’t let itself be bullied on tech regulation
Vast estimated deposits of lithium, titanium and rare earths such as scandium have yet to be significantly developed
Companies say recycling electric waste can provide a new independent source of the sought after elements
US proposal appears to align with President Zelenskyy’s strategy to keep Washington onside
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times
Entities loaned billions to create mining and processing supply chain, report shows
Naaja Nathanielsen says US president-elect’s rhetoric could damage island’s image as stable democracy
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths
The coalition is the west’s answer to China’s control of minerals that are critical to the energy transition
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths
Long-term shortage of rare metal antimony, a critical material in the defence supply chain, could pose security risk
Canberra is trying to create stronger supply chain for critical minerals in the energy transition
Future of South Africa’s Phalaborwa site may depend on strength of Washington’s support
Australian investor seen as possible kingmaker after merger talks fail between two critical-mineral developers
Beijing dominates supply of materials used in clean energy and defence, and curbs could add to tensions with US
Britain must reduce dependence on China and follow US and EU with interventionist policies, foreign affairs committee says
Manufacturers could fall behind rivals if they fail to invest to secure supplies, says resources minister
The EU’s increasing demand for rare earths is causing problems for policymakers
Less Common Metals applies brakes in home market after Brexit stymies exports to mainland Europe
Up to $11.5tn worth of minerals needed for the energy transition are located in the country
Achieving the energy transition will demand far more lithium and other essential commodities by 2030 than we are on track to produce
