Facts of China's rare earth reserves
In wake of the recent attention and international developments on rare earth minerals, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has completed its first review of China's rare-earth industry.
China January rare earth export surges five fold
The value of China's exports of rare earth ore, metals and compounds in January jumped nearly fivefold, or 376 per cent, from a year earlier to $148.3 million.
Hyundai seeking to secure rare earth mineral supply
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motors is seeking to secure rare earth mineral supply, as the industry faces a possible shortage of minerals.
US says dependence on China for rare earth is economic, national security risk
A report by an American think thank says that U.S. dependence on China for rare earths is extremely problematic and poses both economic and national security risks.
Toyota Motors to develop electric motor sans rare earth
Toyota Motors Corp is developing new type of electric motor which does not require rare earth metals to cut its dependence on rare earth metals and lower costs.
2011 spells desperate search for rare earth minerals
The recent spate of energy diplomacy between china and United States have resulted in China slash export quotas of rare earth mineral by half in 2011.
China wields its powers on rare earth mineral quotas again
The rare earth controversy heats up yet again after China cut its rare earth export quotas by 11 percent for 2011, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce.
DOE releases rare earth minerals strategy
The US Department of Energy has released a critical materials strategy based on extensive research by the Department during the past year examining the role of earth metals and other materials in the clean energy economy.
Rare earths exports will not be disrupted, China assures EU
China has assured the European Union its rare earths shipments to the bloc will not be disrupted, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said in Beijing on Tuesday.
Chinese rare earths shipments to Japan resume, but uncertainties remain
Japanese Trade Minister Akihiro Ohata confirmed on Wednesday Chinese shipments of rare earths to his country resumed two months after Beijing halted exports following the breakout of a boundary row.
U.S., Japanese Officials Meet To Talk Rare Earths
U.S. and Japanese officials are meeting to discuss whether the U.S. can supply rare earths to Japan. But uncertainties surrounding the American reserves remain, as there are no active mines in the U.S.
West increasingly concerned about China's rare earth monopoly
China has had a near-monopoly on the production of rare earth metals for years. Recently, however, its market dominance has taken center stage and the West is increasingly expressing concerns.
First rare earth ETF begins trading today in New York
he first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in companies that produce rare-earth elements and other strategic metals began trading this morning on the NYSE.
Japan looks to Vietnam as China tightens rare earths policy
Media reports about a Chinese clampdown on rare earths shipments to Japan and the EU will, in all likelihood, permanently alter the global rare earths logistics scenario.
China denies blocking rare earth shipments to US, Europe
China's Commerce Ministry denied the New York Times report stating the government has extended block on shipments of rare earth to include the United States and Europe, other than Japan, a Bloomberg report said, citing a faxed response from the Ministry.
China's trump card: monopoly in rare earth metals
China's monopoly on rare earth metals gives it an important diplomatic advantage over other countries.