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Greenland's Harsh Environment, Difficult Geology Have Prevented Rare Earth Mining
Greenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require.
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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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China Outlines More Controls On Exports Of Rare Earths And Technology
China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.
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Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder In Only Active US Rare Earth Producer
The US Department of Defence has acquired a 15 per cent stake in MP Materials, America's only operational rare earth mine, to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains.
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West Bengal Gears Up For Rare Earth Mining In Purulia District
West Bengal is set to join India's rare earth mining map with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducting advanced exploration in Purulia district, a senior official said on Friday.
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Northeast Region A Storehouse Of Critical Minerals, Centre Seeks To Unlock It
The government has identified several areas in the northeast region enriched with critical and strategic minerals which are important for clean energy transition, digital infrastructure and defence manufacturing, according to the GSI.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Rare Earth Production Outside China, Country Maintains Its Dominance
An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Expand US Deep-Sea Mining For Rare Earth Minerals
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters, despite warnings by environmental groups.
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Ukraine's Earth Riches Are Rare And Difficult To Reach
Ukraine ranks 40th among mineral-producing countries, all categories combined (including coal), according to the 2024 edition of World Mining Data.
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China's New Mining Tech Fastens Rare Earth Element Production, Reduces Pollution: Report
China is the world's largest producer of rare earth elements, accounting for around 70 per cent of global production and 90 per cent of processing.
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Nereus Which Flew Past Earth Could Be Mined for Precious Metals Worth Billions
Space mining is an idea that began taking hold at the turn of the century, and 10 years ago, it was passionately discussed. Many argued that space mining could revolutionise the commercial space economy by employing robots and private astronauts to explore and mine near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) for precious metals and even rare earth metals.
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Greenland's Harsh Environment, Difficult Geology Have Prevented Rare Earth Mining
Greenland's harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require.
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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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China Outlines More Controls On Exports Of Rare Earths And Technology
China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military products.
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Pentagon Becomes Top Shareholder In Only Active US Rare Earth Producer
The US Department of Defence has acquired a 15 per cent stake in MP Materials, America's only operational rare earth mine, to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese-controlled supply chains.
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West Bengal Gears Up For Rare Earth Mining In Purulia District
West Bengal is set to join India's rare earth mining map with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducting advanced exploration in Purulia district, a senior official said on Friday.
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Northeast Region A Storehouse Of Critical Minerals, Centre Seeks To Unlock It
The government has identified several areas in the northeast region enriched with critical and strategic minerals which are important for clean energy transition, digital infrastructure and defence manufacturing, according to the GSI.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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Rare Earth Production Outside China, Country Maintains Its Dominance
An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Expand US Deep-Sea Mining For Rare Earth Minerals
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters, despite warnings by environmental groups.
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Ukraine's Earth Riches Are Rare And Difficult To Reach
Ukraine ranks 40th among mineral-producing countries, all categories combined (including coal), according to the 2024 edition of World Mining Data.
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China's New Mining Tech Fastens Rare Earth Element Production, Reduces Pollution: Report
China is the world's largest producer of rare earth elements, accounting for around 70 per cent of global production and 90 per cent of processing.
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Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Nereus Which Flew Past Earth Could Be Mined for Precious Metals Worth Billions
Space mining is an idea that began taking hold at the turn of the century, and 10 years ago, it was passionately discussed. Many argued that space mining could revolutionise the commercial space economy by employing robots and private astronauts to explore and mine near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) for precious metals and even rare earth metals.
