Permanent magnets sit at the heart of the green economy, from wind turbines and electric vehicles to smartphones and ...

Rare earth elements are an easy-to-find, hard-to-refine resource critical for everything from magnets and electronics to ...

STORY: EDITORS NOTE: THIS SCRIPT AND VIDEO HAVE BEEN REFILED DUE TO A U.S.-CHINA TRADE DEAL BEING REACHED WITH A FRAMEWORK TO REMOVE CHINESE EXPORT RESTRICTIONS ON RARE EARTH MINERALS. THE STORY WAS ...

Rare earth elements (REEs), essential components in the magnets used in e-motors and wind turbines, are key to enabling the energy transition. However, REE mining and refining are highly concentrated ...

There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs) in all — 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. It's a fairly diverse group, with each rare earth mineral having different applications, pricing and ...

Scientists say Earth’s magnetic field may have funneled atmospheric particles to the moon for billions of years. Lunar soil could preserve a record of Earth’s past while providing resources for future ...

China is the world's largest supplier and processor of rare-earth elements - which have become a key area of contention in the trade friction between the United States and China. In April, China ...

Claims of a 694-million-ton rare earth element reserve in Eskişehir are being discussed by both experts and opposition politicians. We asked specialists about the possibility of this reserve ...