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China has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of critical rare earths. These firms are trying to loosen its grip
TechChina has a stranglehold on the world’s supply of critical rare earths. These firms are trying to loosen its grip
By Eamon BarrettJuly 22, 2022
You may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution
EnvironmentYou may be stuck paying high gas prices for years as a global metals shortage sabotages the electric car revolution
By Tristan BoveJune 10, 2022
Two Russian soldiers in winter camouflage
TechThe chip shortage crippled parts of the world economy. A Russian invasion of Ukraine would make it even worse
By Jeremy KahnFebruary 14, 2022
Green energy can’t become a reality without critical minerals
CommentaryGreen energy can’t become a reality without critical minerals
By Brian MenellNovember 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.
EnvironmentEurope relies on foreign raw materials to power its green and digital future. Now it wants to mine them at home
By David MeyerSeptember 3, 2020
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PoliticsHow 2 American Rare Earth Companies Are Looking Past the Trade War—to Prepare for the Tech War
By Naomi Xu ElegantSeptember 10, 2019
Moon Express MX-1E lunar lander
TechThis Startup Just Got Permission to Launch the First Private Moon Mission
By Aaron PressmanAugust 3, 2016
Bayan Obo Mine
EnergyHonda Has Developed a Hybrid Battery Without Chinese Rare Earths
By ReutersJuly 12, 2016
Molycorp Mountain Pass Rare Earths Mining Facility
EnergyMolycorp is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
By Claire ZillmanJune 25, 2015
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