Rare Earth Metals
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Chipmakers still suffering from rare earth shortages, says report
By Jowi Morales published
Some suppliers have even rejected taking on new clients because of limited inventories.

Trump administration to use Pentagon AI to set mineral reference prices
By Luke James published
The AI pricing tool purports to cut Chinese manipulation out of critical minerals markets.

Trump administration plans $12bn critical minerals stockpile to offset China supply risk
By Luke James published
The Trump administration will soon launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile designed to insulate U.S. manufacturing from supply disruptions tied to China’s dominance of mining and refining.

U.S company Noveon Magnetics raises $215 million to expand homegrown rare earth magnet supply
By Jon Martindale published
Premium Rare earth metals like magnets are frequently used in HDDs and other crucial pieces of hardware.

China convicts 27 people for smuggling 166 tons of critical chipmaking element antimony
By Kunal Khullar published
A Chinese court sentenced 27 individuals for illegally exporting antimony ingots without licenses, with authorities saying more than 166 metric tons were smuggled earlier this year.

Trump secures deal with Korea Zinc to build rare earths processing facility in Tennessee
By Jowi Morales published
U.S. President Donald Trump secures an investment from a South Korean firm to build a rare earth refinery in Tennessee.

China issues first batch of ‘general’ rare-earth export licences to magnet makers
By Luke James published
China has issued the first round of streamlined rare-earth export licences to at least three permanent-magnet manufacturers, allowing them to accelerate shipments to selected overseas clients.

1,500% price increase on some rare earth elements squeezes chipmaking business
By Jowi Morales published
Yttrium prices are surging as the trade war between China and the U.S. have caused supply to dry up.

China suspends ban on rare earth exports to the U.S., but licensing controls remain
By Luke James published
China has lifted its ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States, temporarily halting restrictions that had reshaped global materials markets over the past year.
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