rare earth elements

China has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of critical rare earths. These firms are trying to loosen its grip
Tech

China has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of critical rare earths. These firms are trying to loosen its grip

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July 22, 2022
You may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution
Environment

You may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution

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June 10, 2022
Two Russian soldiers in winter camouflage
International

The chip shortage crippled parts of the world economy. A Russian invasion of Ukraine would make it even worse

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February 14, 2022
Green energy can’t become a reality without critical minerals
Commentary

Green energy can’t become a reality without critical minerals

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November 3, 2021
European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton shows a map of Europe as he talks to journalists during an online news conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on September 3, 2020. - Worried by an increasing dependency on the raw materials used to make smart phones, televisions and energy-saving lights, the European Union on Thursday launched a new strategy to secure access to rare earth minerals and reduce reliance on suppliers like Chile, China and South Africa.
International

Europe relies on foreign raw materials to power its green and digital future. Now it wants to mine them at home

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September 3, 2020
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International

How 2 American Rare Earth Companies Are Looking Past the Trade War—to Prepare for the Tech War

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September 10, 2019
Moon Express MX-1E lunar lander
Tech

This Startup Just Got Permission to Launch the First Private Moon Mission

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August 3, 2016
Bayan Obo Mine

Honda Has Developed a Hybrid Battery Without Chinese Rare Earths

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July 12, 2016
Molycorp Mountain Pass Rare Earths Mining Facility

Molycorp is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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June 25, 2015

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