FT reports early US-Brazil talks on rare earth cooperation Washington seeks to cut reliance on China-dominated supplies Brazil holds world’s second-largest rare earth reserves Europe also competing for Brazilian critical minerals deals The United States is exploring a potential rare earth partnership with Brazil as part of a broader effort to cut its dependence on […]
In a major push for strategic self-reliance, the Indian government has approved a ₹73 billion (approximately $800 million) incentive package to build a domestic industry for rare earth permanent magnets. The move targets China’s overwhelming dominance in a sector vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines, consumer electronics, and advanced defense systems. The plan, cleared in […]
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 […]
The rare earths sector moved decisively into the geopolitical and strategic spotlight in 2025, as governments and markets increasingly treated these minerals as critical assets rather than ordinary industrial inputs. The year opened with China reaffirming tight regulatory oversight of rare earth mining, refining and exports, underlining its continued dominance in a supply chain that […]
Demand for rare earth magnets is expected to grow steadily in 2026, led by EVs, renewables and defence. China’s dominance in refining will continue to be the main source of price volatility and supply risk. New supply outside China will expand gradually but is unlikely to ease market tightness in the near term. Geopolitics and […]
Japan sharply criticized Beijing on Wednesday after China imposed new restrictions on the export of dual-use items to Tokyo, branding the move “absolutely unacceptable and deeply regrettable” as tensions rise between the two economic powers. The dispute has drawn attention to a broader risk that China might extend controls to critical rare earth materials. Dual-use […]