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Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
Wyoming's first new coal mine in 50 years is said to be operating soon but it won't rely on the fossil fuel to make money.
What to Know About the Rush for Rare Earth Metals in War-Torn Myanmar
In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end ...
Nintendo’s Use of a Rare-Earth Magnet for the Switch 2 Could Expose It to China’s Whims
Nintendo’s Switch 2 videogame machine uses a rare-earth magnet to attach its hand-held controllers to the main console, ...
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In Myanmar, a rush for rare earth metals is causing a regional environmental disaster
A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns ...
The Pentagon is taking a big stake in a rare earth mining company, sending the stock up 60%
Shares of the little-known mining company soared on Thursday on news that the Pentagon would become the largest shareholder.
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First U.S. Rare Earth Mine In 70 Years Opens In Wyoming
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright was in Ranchester, Wyoming, on Friday for the ribbon cutting to open the first U.S. rare ...
Wednesday Briefing: Rare Earths, Made in Europe?
Importing cheap Chinese rare earths comes with big risks. In April, in response to President Trump’s tariffs, China ...
EU lawmakers rebuke China over rare earth curbs before summit
The European Parliament condemned China on Thursday over its export restrictions on rare earths and insisted the European ...