China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says ...

India's green energy and tech ambitions face hurdles due to its reliance on China for rare earth elements (REEs), crucial for EVs, electronics, and cl ...

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few ...

China has released its first set of rare earth mining quotas for 2025 quietly, marking a move to tighten state control over ...

Rare earths are key materials for many electric vehicle (EV) parts. China has a dominant position in the global rare earth ...

Rare earths are politically sensitive in China and few major listed rare earth companies have commented directly about how the controls will affect their business.

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

India is enhancing its global outreach to secure rare earth magnet supply chains amid China's export controls. The government is engaging with Brazil, the Dominican Republic and other mineral-rich ...

In 2010, China halted shipments to Japan for two months amid a diplomatic standoff, and in 2012, it placed broad export controls on rare earths. Given that, China’s trading partners have been ...

China agrees to approve rare earth exports to the US following a major trade deal, easing supply chain tensions and marking a breakthrough in bilateral negotiations.

Here's how the world's number one rare earth producer has tightened its grip over the industry.