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China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Threaten U.S. F-47 Fighter Program: Strategic Gaps Exposed
China’s export controls on critical rare earth materials threaten U.S. defense capabilities, potentially disrupting the F-47 fighter jet program and military technology.
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Australia’s Critical Minerals Push – Breakthroughs in Lithium and Rare Earth Recycling Mask Deeper Challenges
Australia’s critical minerals strategy faces challenges as researchers propose circular economy solutions for lithium and REE recovery from mining and e-waste.
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Norway’s Fen Deposit Could Redefine Europe’s Rare Earth Independence
Norway’s Fen deposit offers Europe a groundbreaking opportunity to challenge China’s rare earth monopoly through innovative, environmentally sensitive mining techniques.
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China’s Rare Earth Weapon Reshapes Global Trade Battle
China weaponizes rare earth export controls, threatening U.S. technology and defense sectors with potential strategic supply chain disruptions in ongoing trade conflict.
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Germany Accelerates Rare Earth Resilience Amid Ongoing Dependency on China
Germany seeks to reduce Chinese rare earth dependencies through strategic €1 billion investment, exploring global partnerships and domestic extraction to secure critical REE supply chains.
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University of Iowa Breakthrough Reveals New Praseodymium Oxidation State, Expanding Rare Earth Potential
University of Iowa researchers discover a groundbreaking new +5 oxidation state for praseodymium, potentially revolutionizing rare earth element applications.
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Reconciliation Bill Throws Money at Defense-But Leaves U.S. Critically Exposed on Rare Earths
The 2025 Reconciliation Act fails to address America’s critical minerals dependency, leaving defense supply chains vulnerable to foreign control.
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Breaking: Tesla Faces New Hurdle as China’ Rare Earth Export Ban Hits Robotics, EV Ambitions
Tesla’s Elon Musk reveals China’s rare earth export restrictions are delaying Optimus robot development and creating critical supply chain challenges.
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U.S. Department of Defense Urged to Tie Security Assistance to Critical Minerals Access, Study Finds
US must leverage security assistance to secure critical mineral supply chains, countering Chinese dominance through innovative diplomatic and industrial strategies.
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China’s Expanding Critical Minerals Strategy: New Study Highlights Risks and Vulnerabilities
Explore China’s global strategy for critical mineral supply chains, its challenges, and implications for geopolitical competition in emerging technology sectors.
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Baogang Group’s Logistics Arm Reports Strong First Quarter Amid Strategic Industrial Push
Baogang Tiejie Logistics achieves 131% revenue growth, reporting ¥4.063 billion in total revenue and strategic logistics expansion in 2025.
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New St Andrews Study Exposes Complexities of Rare Earth Extraction from Alkaline Rocks
New research reveals complex challenges in REE extraction from hard-rock sources like Greenland’s Motzfeldt Sø Centre, challenging simplistic industry assumptions.
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U.S. Rare Earth Hopes Rise, But Midstream Reality Bites
U.S. aims to develop independent rare earth supply chain by 2027, facing significant challenges in processing infrastructure despite political and investment momentum.
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Rare Earths Deal with Ukraine Stalls, Trump Pressures Zelenskyy for Immediate Action
Trump urges Ukraine to sign critical rare earth minerals agreement, highlighting tensions in geopolitical negotiations and strategic mineral supply challenges.
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Benchmark and ICE Forge New Futures: A Landmark Move for Lithium and Critical Minerals Markets
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence partners with ICE to launch groundbreaking critical mineral futures contracts, transforming lithium and cobalt market pricing and financing.
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Atlantic Council to Trump Admin: Don’t Shut the Millennium Challenge Corporation!
Explore how the Millennium Challenge Corporation could be a game-changing tool for U.S. critical minerals strategy, reshaping global supply chains and supporting national security.
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Germany’s Rare Earth Dependency on China – A Strategic Vulnerability
Germany faces critical strategic challenges with 65.5% of rare earth metals imported from China, prompting urgent measures to diversify supply chains and reduce geopolitical risks.