Latest about Rare Earth Metals
Premium China slows exports of germanium, quartz-based materials, and magnets. The move potentially disrupts the optical connectivity, semiconductor, and robotics industries.
Premium Japanese chemical maker Ajinomoto has reportedly told customers in mainland China that it will cut the supply of ABF.
Some suppliers have even rejected taking on new clients because of limited inventories.
The AI pricing tool purports to cut Chinese manipulation out of critical minerals markets.
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.
Premium Rare earth metals like magnets are frequently used in HDDs and other crucial pieces of hardware.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump secures an investment from a South Korean firm to build a rare earth refinery in Tennessee.
