India Accelerates Rare Earth Magnet Drive as Self-Reliance Becomes Necessity

India Accelerates Rare Earth Magnet Drive as Self-Reliance Becomes Necessity

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 […]

US Steps Up Efforts To Secure Rare Earths Supply Chains Outside China

US Steps Up Efforts To Secure Rare Earths Supply Chains Outside China

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 […]

Can Washington Counter China With Venezuela’s Rare Earths?

Can Washington Counter China With Venezuela’s Rare Earths?

As U.S. policymakers weigh strategies to reduce dependence on Chinese rare-earth processing, Venezuela’s vast but poorly surveyed mineral belt has resurfaced in policy discussions as a possible alternative source. Yet experts and public data warn the reality is messy: geological potential exists, but proven rare-earth reserves and reliable valuations are scarce, making any quick U.S. […]

Asian Rare Earth Stocks Jump As China Tightens Export Curbs On Japan

Asian Rare Earth Stocks Jump As China Tightens Export Curbs On Japan

Asian rare earth stocks surged after China imposed new dual-use export bans on Japan. Analysts say upstream producers outside China could benefit. Japanese auto, machinery and defence stocks fell amid concerns over higher costs. Asian rare earth-related shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after China announced fresh export restrictions targeting Japan, stoking concerns over supply chain […]