BRICS nations control 72% of global rare-earth metals reserves
Evgeny Petrov, head of the Russian Federal Subsoil Resources Management Agency (Rosnedra), stated in an op-ed on the TASS website that BRICS countries, following the...
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Nature-inspired breakthrough: Efficient europium recovery from fluorescent lamps
ETH Zurich researchers have developed a nature-inspired process for efficiently recovering europium from old fluorescent lamps, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the recycling of rare...
Ukraine’s role in global critical raw material supply chains amidst geopolitical shifts
Ukraine‘s role in global supply chains for critical raw materials is increasingly pivotal amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges. These include the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China-US...
Norwegian mining breakthrough: REN discovers massive rare earth metals in Telemark
In a groundbreaking development for Norway and Europe, Rare Earths Norway (REN) has announced a significant discovery of rare earth metals in the Nome municipality...
Kazakhstan outlines ambitious plans for Rare Metals Industry growth
“The Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Rare and Rare Earth Metals Industry for 2024–2028 has been approved, with a projected 40% increase in...
Saskatchewan Research Council strikes deal with Hung Thinh Group to ramp up rare earth metals production
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has inked a significant five-year agreement with Vietnam’s Hung Thinh Group (HTG) to bolster the production of rare earth metals....
Europe’s rare metal strategy: Sweden’s strategic role in supply chain security
As Europe endeavors to achieve its climate and sustainability objectives while reducing dependence on a single dominant power, particularly in the realm of rare metals,...
Central Asia’s role in the global rare earth metals market: Opportunities, challenges, and strategic considerations
This article delves into three key investigations regarding Central Asia’s role in the global rare earth metals market. Firstly, we analyze the strategic positioning of...
The UK’s quest to diversify critical mineral sources away from China
The UK government’s purported effort to diminish reliance on China for crucial minerals essential for green energy technologies like wind turbines and electric vehicles has...
Shifting tides: Reducing dependency on China in the rare earth elements race
The article highlights the current global dependence on China for the supply of rare earth elements (REEs), crucial for various high-tech applications and especially relevant...