From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As ...

A research team involving University of Iowa chemists reports a new oxidation state for a rare earth chemical element, a ...

The world was put on notice, especially Japan and the United States, two of China’s biggest customers for rare earth metals used in everything from cars to smartphones to missiles. Governments ...

China is blocking exports of these vital minerals. What makes them so special?

The measure directs the Commerce Department to speed up reviewing and issuing permits for exploration and commercial recovery ...

President Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs provoked Beijing into demonstrating one of its key points of leverage.

From fighter planes to nuclear reactor rods and smartphones, rare earth minerals are vital to a wide array of products. As geopolitical and trade tensions rise, China’s dominance of both mining ...

Rare earth elements are important ingredients in electric vehicles, powerful magnets, advanced fighter jets, submarines, smartphones, television screens and many other products. Despite their name ...