Rare earths company could be nationalised as China-linked investors fail to divest
The Resources Minister Madeleine King says nationalising a Perth-based heavy rare earths company is an “option” for the…
Ground broken for Arafura Rare Earths mine in remote Central Australia
A $1.8 billion rare earths mine with the backing of the US and Australian governments, and Australia’s richest…
US scientists find cleaner way to separate rare earths using minerals
Rare earth elements power everything from electric vehicle motors and wind turbines to MRI scanners and smartphones. However,…
Australia v China Rare Earth War Of Words Turns Nasty
Australia’s awkward relationship with China took a turn for worse earlier today when the country’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers…
China-linked investors’ refusal to divest from WA heavy rare earths company ‘extraordinary’, expert says
China-linked investors are still defying federal government orders to sell their shares in a Perth-based heavy rare earths…
Trade commissioner pledges ‘new tool’ to diversify suppliers and cut reliance on China
Published on 05/06/2026 – 16:44 GMT+2 EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič pledged on Friday a new instrument designed…
‘Within 6 Weeks, American Industry Was Struggling’
Quick Read MP Materials (MP) surged 194% over the past year as the U.S. flagship rare earth producer,…
Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy, defence and critical minerals
Australia and Japan have signed multiple new agreements to bolster cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals, while…
To compete with China, US needs to rebuild rare earth talent from the ground up
The US drive to reduce reliance on China for rare earths and critical minerals will take more than…
Australian mining industry could grab golden ‘ticket’ despite worrying China trend
Australian mining is primed for another potential wave of growth. (Source: Getty) While it wasn’t meant to be…
What is Japan’s potential for domestic rare earth mining?
Rare earth elements extracted from the sea floor surrounding a remote Japanese island earlier this month could someday…
Indonesia’s rare earth push unlikely to shake China’s grip – Markets
ndonesia’s recent identification of eight mining blocks with significant potential deposits of rare earth elements marks a strategic…