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President Trump Issues Executive Order to Expand Offshore Critical Minerals Exploration
President Trump’s 2025 Executive Order targets seabed minerals as a critical strategy for U.S. national security, economic independence, and technological leadership.
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Brazil’s Serra Verde Mine Highlights Western Dependence on China for Rare Earth Processing
Serra Verde mine in Brazil launches commercial production of critical rare earth elements, challenging China’s dominance and supporting global energy transition.
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WIRED Spins a Familiar Tale, “Rare Earth Elements Aren’t That Rare.” But Misses China’s True Power
Debunking myths about rare earth minerals: China’s dominance extends far beyond geology, controlling critical processing and manufacturing technologies.
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Baogang’s New Political-Tech Alliance: Beijing-Mongolia Pact Signals Aggressive Rare Earth Industrial Advance
Baogang Group and Party officials unveil strategic rare earth industrial collaboration, signaling China’s advanced approach to technology, finance, and regional development.
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Baogang Accelerates Push into Rare Earth Wear-Resistant Steel
Baogang Group reveals strategic advances in rare earth steel, demonstrating China’s industrial innovation and growing dominance in advanced materials technology.
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Why the U.S. Lacks Rare Earth Mining Know-How-and What Must Be Done
The U.S. faces critical challenges in rare earth supply chain independence, requiring comprehensive education, investment, and strategic partnerships across mining, processing, and manufacturing.
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Australia’s Strategic Minerals Reserve $1.2b With Open Questions
Australia’s $1.2 billion critical minerals reserve aims to enhance supply chain security and reduce dependence on China-dominated mineral markets.
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Experts Urge Caution and Technical Rigor in NdFeB Magnet Recycling Efforts
Experts reveal strategic approach to NdFeB magnet recycling, balancing quality, sustainability, and technical complexity in Western reindustrialization efforts.
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China Unveils Major Breakthrough in Heavy Rare Earth Separation Technology-A Strategic Leap in Extraction Efficiency
Chinese researchers develop groundbreaking DOAM-PPA extractant for heavy rare earth separation, potentially revolutionizing critical minerals processing technology.
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Durin Mining Technologies Aims to Automate Large Scale Mines
Durin Mining Technologies secures $3.4M to revolutionize mineral exploration through robotic drilling, reducing costs and increasing precision in critical mineral discovery.
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BRE Emerges as Game-Changer for the Global Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Sector
Brazilian Rare Earths discovers ultra-high-grade critical minerals in Bahia, offering world-class rare earth grades and strategic multi-mineral potential.
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China Tightens Grip on Rare Earths: Western Nations Scramble to Respond
China’s strategic move up the rare earth supply chain challenges Western nations, forcing a critical rethink of mineral sourcing and technological independence.
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Trump Administration Escalates Section 232 Tariff Strategy-Critical Minerals Now in the Crosshairs
Trump administration launches Section 232 investigations on semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and critical minerals imports to challenge China’s global supply chain dominance.
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Caught in the Crossfire: Australia’s Strategic Dilemma in the Global Critical Minerals Race
Australia navigates complex geopolitical challenges in critical minerals, balancing economic ties with China and strategic partnerships with the US and allies.
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Chinese Nationals Detained for Criminal Trespass and Unauthorized Collection of Samples at Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi
Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi faces geopolitical tensions after Chinese nationals were detained for unauthorized site access.
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C&EN Report Highlights U.S. and EU Push to Break China’s Rare Earth Dominance-But Major Hurdles Remain
China’s new export rules spark Western innovation in rare earth processing, with startups challenging traditional methods and seeking to reestablish domestic supply chains.
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China Expands Export Controls on Rare Earth Products in Latest FAQ Update
China’s new export control guidelines target NdFeB magnetic materials with rare earth elements, potentially impacting global supply chains and strategic industries.