A new type of aluminum may replace some "rare earth metals"
Researchers at King's College London have developed a novel molecular form of aluminum that shows significant chemical activity, potentially substituting some rare or precious metals in chemical industries.
The state invests 65 million euros in the Sokli mining project
The Finnish government is investing 65 million euros into the Sokli mining project for the extraction of phosphate, niobium, and rare earth metals, with a focus on running a trial mine from 2026 to 2028.
Municipal veto can stop 50 mines
Sweden's government has reversed its stance on mining, allowing municipalities to veto mining permits for alum shale, potentially halting 50 mining projects.
The Rare Earth Metals War Between America and China Moves to Market Management Stage
A recent international ministerial meeting in Washington involving 55 countries highlighted the shift of the rare earth metals conflict from an industrial issue to a critical element of global economic stability.
Rare earth metals discovered 6 km under the ocean. Japan wants to become independent from China
Japan's JAMSTEC mission has made the world's first attempt to extract deep-sea rare earth metals, crucial for automotive and electronics industries, discovering sedimentary rocks containing these metals at a depth of 6 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean.
Putin Appoints Shoygu's Daughter to New Position: How She Will Profit from It
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed K. Shoygu to oversee the establishment of a cluster for the deep processing of colored, rare, and rare earth metals in the Angara and Yenisei region, as stated in a government order released on February 2.
USA invests in a reserve of rare earth metals
The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth metals as part of 'Project Vault', aimed at reducing China's leverage in trade negotiations and protecting American manufacturers from supply chain disruptions.
USA creates a new federal reserve. It is about rare earth metals
The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
European regulations play into the hands of China's rare earth metals business
European regulations are jeopardizing strategic independence from China in the rare earth metals sector, as highlighted by engineer Jane Paju, who notes the fragmented regulations and incomplete supply chains force local resources to be processed in Asia.
Greenland. A small economy with big problems in the sights of Trump
The article explores Greenland's economic challenges, Trump's interest in the region, Denmark's support efforts, the impact of geopolitical changes, the significance of rare earth metals, and the influences of U.S. strategic presence in the Arctic.