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US, India Join Hands To Counter China's Supply Chain Dominance
The US-India Business Council has launched an industry platform aimed at building resilient critical minerals supply chains between the two countries, as Washington and New Delhi accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on China-dominated resource networks.
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A Bachelor's In Rare Earths? China Has Schools For That
Donald Trump and other Western leaders have pledged billions of dollars in investments to break China's chokehold on rare earths refining - a powerful lever Beijing has wielded in its trade war with Washington
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The China Factor In The New India-US Critical Minerals Deal
The United States and other nations depend heavily on China for these minerals. But in recent years, especially under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has pushed to diversify its sourcing to reduce reliance on Beijing.
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Trump's Mineral Reserve Plans To Buy Rare Earths From China
The project aims to build an immediate buffer against critical mineral supply shocks while using future purchases to send a stronger demand signal to US and friendly-nation producers.
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Rare Earth Corridor Is Strategic, But Execution Is Key: BMW India CEO
India's plan to develop a rare earth metals corridor spanning seven states is a positive step for the electric vehicle ecosystem, but its impact will be visible only over the long term, Hardeep Brar, President and CEO of BMW Group India said.
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Opinion | Why Foreign Investors Are Growing Worried About Their 'Minerals' Bets In Pakistan
Given that foreign investments require secure supply chains, predictability, and local legitimacy, the crisis in Balochistan is conducive to none of these conditions.
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Trump Administration To Create Strategic Reserve For Rare Earth Elements
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
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Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
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Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
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Harvard Study Says China's Rare Earth Restrictions Drive Innovation Abroad
A Harvard study finds that China's rare earth export restrictions have unintentionally boosted innovation, productivity and global competitiveness among companies outside China.
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Magnets, Fighter Jets, Golf Clubs, Smartphones: What Are 'Rare Earths' For
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.
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Cabinet Clears Rs 7,280 Crore Scheme For Manufacturing Rare Earth Magnets
The 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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How China Gained A Near Monopoly Of Rare Earths Mining Against US
China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
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India May Become 3rd Pillar In US-Japan Rare Earth Network: Analysis
India has significant raw-material potential- its beach-sand deposits contain rich reserves of monazite, bastnaesite, and other rare-earth minerals, but the country's processing capacity and environmental rules have lagged.
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"Plenty Of Reserves" In Many States: Central Firm's Rare Earth Division Head
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rare earth resources and build a complete domestic value chain to reduce dependency on imports, according to V. Chandrasekar, General Manager and Head of the Rare Earth Division at IREL India Ltd.
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US, India Join Hands To Counter China's Supply Chain Dominance
The US-India Business Council has launched an industry platform aimed at building resilient critical minerals supply chains between the two countries, as Washington and New Delhi accelerate efforts to reduce dependence on China-dominated resource networks.
-
A Bachelor's In Rare Earths? China Has Schools For That
Donald Trump and other Western leaders have pledged billions of dollars in investments to break China's chokehold on rare earths refining - a powerful lever Beijing has wielded in its trade war with Washington
-
The China Factor In The New India-US Critical Minerals Deal
The United States and other nations depend heavily on China for these minerals. But in recent years, especially under President Donald Trump's administration, Washington has pushed to diversify its sourcing to reduce reliance on Beijing.
-
Trump's Mineral Reserve Plans To Buy Rare Earths From China
The project aims to build an immediate buffer against critical mineral supply shocks while using future purchases to send a stronger demand signal to US and friendly-nation producers.
-
Rare Earth Corridor Is Strategic, But Execution Is Key: BMW India CEO
India's plan to develop a rare earth metals corridor spanning seven states is a positive step for the electric vehicle ecosystem, but its impact will be visible only over the long term, Hardeep Brar, President and CEO of BMW Group India said.
-
Opinion | Why Foreign Investors Are Growing Worried About Their 'Minerals' Bets In Pakistan
Given that foreign investments require secure supply chains, predictability, and local legitimacy, the crisis in Balochistan is conducive to none of these conditions.
-
Trump Administration To Create Strategic Reserve For Rare Earth Elements
The Trump administration plans to deploy nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth elements, a stockpile that could counter China's ability to use its dominance of these hard to process metals as leverage in trade talks.
-
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
-
Sitharaman Announces Rare Earth Corridors In 4 States, Including Tamil Nadu
Taking a big step to reduce India's dependence on China for rare earths, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dedicated corridors will be set up for the minerals in four states - Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
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Harvard Study Says China's Rare Earth Restrictions Drive Innovation Abroad
A Harvard study finds that China's rare earth export restrictions have unintentionally boosted innovation, productivity and global competitiveness among companies outside China.
-
Magnets, Fighter Jets, Golf Clubs, Smartphones: What Are 'Rare Earths' For
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.
-
Cabinet Clears Rs 7,280 Crore Scheme For Manufacturing Rare Earth Magnets
The 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets' was approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
-
How China Gained A Near Monopoly Of Rare Earths Mining Against US
China's stranglehold on the rare earths industry -- from natural reserves and mining through processing and innovation -- is the result of a decades-long drive, now giving Beijing crucial leverage in its trade war with the United States.
-
India May Become 3rd Pillar In US-Japan Rare Earth Network: Analysis
India has significant raw-material potential- its beach-sand deposits contain rich reserves of monazite, bastnaesite, and other rare-earth minerals, but the country's processing capacity and environmental rules have lagged.
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"Plenty Of Reserves" In Many States: Central Firm's Rare Earth Division Head
India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its rare earth resources and build a complete domestic value chain to reduce dependency on imports, according to V. Chandrasekar, General Manager and Head of the Rare Earth Division at IREL India Ltd.
