Human fascination with magnetism stretches back millennia. Ancient Greek scholars are believed to have identified the unusual magnetic properties of certain metals nearly 4,000 years ago. What began as curiosity has since evolved into one of the most critical technologies underpinning modern life. Today’s permanent magnets are indispensable. They sit quietly inside everyday products such […]
Australia’s rare earth industry is moving steadily into the global spotlight as governments and manufacturers accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals, particularly heavy rare earths vital to defence systems, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. That shift has gained urgency after China announced fresh export controls targeting Japan, with […]
The global market for rare earth metals is poised for sustained expansion over the next decade, driven by accelerating demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, advanced electronics and defence applications, according to a new industry report released on Wednesday. The global rare earth metals market was valued at $18.2 billion in 2024 and is […]
Three Indian companies have received licences from Chinese authorities to import rare earth magnets, offering partial relief to India’s automotive and electronics industries that were hit by Beijing’s export restrictions earlier this year, the government said on Thursday. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that some Indian firms have secured approvals to import […]
India is preparing to significantly scale up financial incentives for domestic manufacturing of rare earth magnets, nearly tripling the size of its support programme to more than Rs 7,000 crore, as New Delhi moves to shore up supply chains for materials critical to electric vehicles, renewable energy and defence, according to people familiar with the […]
India’s effort to build a domestic rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing base is moving from policy intent to early execution, as the government sharpens its focus on reducing import dependence and securing supply chains vital for electric vehicles, renewable energy, defence and advanced electronics. The Rs 7,280-crore incentive scheme to promote manufacturing of sintered rare […]
India’s interest in deeper investment ties with Venezuela’s emerging critical minerals sector is being reshaped by dramatic political developments in Caracas, where former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted in a U.S. operation, raising fresh questions about risk, sanctions and the future of bilateral cooperation in strategic resources such as lithium, nickel and rare earth elements. […]
China’s repeated use of rare earth export controls over the past year signals a strategic shift in how Beijing views its leverage over the United States, according to Foundation for American Innovation fellow Farrell Gregory, who argues that these disruptions are no longer episodic shocks but part of an emerging pattern. In an analysis circulated […]
Energy Fuels Inc said on Wednesday that an updated feasibility study for its wholly owned Vara Mada project in Madagascar confirmed strong long-term economics and the potential to become a major non-Chinese source of rare earth elements, alongside titanium and zircon. The study, which complies with U.S. and Canadian mining disclosure standards, estimates a post-tax net […]
The United States is intensifying efforts to secure rare earth supply chains outside China, pressing ahead with allied coordination, investment commitments and discussions on market interventions as concerns grow over Beijing’s dominance of minerals critical to defense, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. As preparations begin for the 2026 G7 summit on January 12, 2026, rare […]