Rare-earth element
Tracked across 42 events · 1041 articles · First seen Feb 03, 2025 · Last active Aug 23, 2026
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International
Impact: Rare-earth elements are critical minerals essential for various high-tech applications, and their refining and supply chain are at the center of geopolitical and economic competition between China and the West.
Jun 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
Impact: The discovery of a predictive model for Rare-earth element>>> deposits could lead to new sources, potentially diversifying supply chains and impacting global prices.
May 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in downstream production; prices surged.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
Business
Brazil is emerging as a key alternative to China for rare earth minerals, driven by foreign investment, particularly from the United States and Australia. An analysis by The Associated Press and Reporter Brasil of Brazil…
Impact: Rare-earth element minerals are the core commodity driving this event, with demand surging for green technologies and defense.
Aug 20, 2026 · 20 articles
Domestic
The Trump administration announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical minerals and battery projects at a State Department roundtable on August 8, 2026. The package includes a $1.4 billion conditional loan from…
Impact: Critical minerals group central to the U.S. supply chain push.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
Business
Impact: Rare-earth element are essential components in various technologies, including electric vehicles and consumer electronics, contributing to the market Elektros Inc. is targeting.
May 06, 2026 · 343 articles
Domestic
Impact: Rare-earth element>>>s are among the critical and strategic minerals whose exploration is being accelerated, crucial for India>>>'s clean energy transition, electronics manufacturing, and defense supply chains.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
International
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria will chair the Third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, convened by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) on September 21, 2026, in Manhattan on the sidelines of…
Impact: Rare-earth element are critical for advanced technologies; African value addition could reshape global supply chains.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The acquisition is the first step in a strategy to acquire and develop rare earth element assets, which are central to secular demand trends like electrification and advanced manufacturing.
Jun 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Denmark — Greenland is a rich source of rare earth minerals, attracting interest from Western powers seeking to reduce China's dominance in this critical market.
Jan 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Rare-earth element has been shortlisted by the European Union for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals, underscoring its vital role in various technologies and defense.
May 20, 2026 · 15 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Rare-earth elements are the by-product causing regulatory scrutiny; Indonesia prioritizes domestic use, potentially boosting local processing.
Jul 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
At the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week and Exhibition held in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) highlighted a five-year regional project on responsible and inclusive energy transition mineral value chains. Led by…
Impact: Critical for electronics and magnets; the region holds deposits that could be developed.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
STRATUM, a London-based company, launched its strategic mineral intelligence platform on August 16, 2026, to connect verified African mining assets with institutional capital. The platform provides verified, de-identified intelligence on critical and battery minerals such…
Impact: Rare-earth elements are critical for various technologies, and the platform includes them. This aligns with global supply chain concerns and could attract investor interest.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Saudi Aramco and Maaden signed a shareholders' agreement to form a joint venture focused on mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in Saudi Arabia, with a primary focus on copper and other energy transition minerals. The…
Impact: Rare-earth elements are crucial for future industries and are part of the JV's exploration targets, potentially strengthening supply chains outside China.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: China's dominance in rare_earth production is a strategic lever used to counter U.S. tariff pressure, giving it negotiating power.
Jul 28, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Impact: Rare-earth elements are a focus; the innovations aim to unlock domestic supply for clean tech and defense.
Jul 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Essential for high-tech products; 15-20 African countries have deposits; strategic importance rising.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Rare-earth elements, essential for advanced technologies, are believed to be present on the Moon, contributing to the potential for a lunar gold rush.
Dec 24, 2025 · 10 articles
Business
China's exports in July 2026 grew 23.9% year-on-year in U.S. dollar terms, beating the 22.2% forecast, though slowing from June's 27% surge. Imports rose 27.5%, in line with expectations. The trade surplus narrowed to $112.5…
Impact: China's rare earth exports fell 10% by volume but jumped 58% in value, reflecting strategic importance and pricing power.
Aug 06, 2026 · 22 articles
Business
American Lithium Minerals, Inc. (OTC: AMLM), an exploration-stage mining company, filed its Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2026. The company reported total assets of $18,675,687, stockholders' equity of $17,735,478, and a cash…
Impact: Rare-earth elements are a strategic focus, with interests in Quebec and alignment with U.S. supply chain independence policy.
Aug 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Pax Silica, a US-led international initiative launched in December 2025, aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and critical minerals, reducing dependence on China. The Philippines joined in April 2026, planning a 1,620-hectare…
Impact: Critical materials; part of Pax Silica supply chain.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Midland Exploration Inc. and SOQUEM Inc. announced the start of a follow-up exploration campaign on the Malaco Mountain project in the Labrador Trough, Canada — Quebec. The campaign includes a 15-line kilometer induced polarization survey,…
Impact: REE is a strategic commodity, and the discovery adds to the project's significance, but the event is too early to impact REE markets.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The Trump administration, through the United States — Federal Communications Commission (FCC), announced on July 28, 2026, a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as connected power inverters, citing…
Impact: Rare earth elements are referenced as a prior example of China's leverage, but are not directly affected by this event.
Jul 28, 2026 · 183 articles
Business
Impact: Rare-earth elements are strategic minerals that Atlas Critical Minerals has exposure to, essential for AI and energy transition.
Jun 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Rare-earth elements are targeted by Makenita Resources' NTX Rare Earth Project, another one of its projects.
Jun 11, 2026 · 8 articles
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