As the trade war continues to escalate, China has hit back at Trump by suspending exports of rare earth minerals.

China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

Despite the name, most REEs are not particularly rare. They were called “rare-earth elements” because, when they were ...

In light of recent global developments impacting the availability of rare earth elements, Illumynt is proud to reaffirm its commi ...

A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin ...

China seized mines and built factories. Japan took note and invested in Australia. But the United States did little despite ...

Rare earths, comprising 17 chemically similar elements, are relatively plentiful in nature; but extracting them in pure form is difficult and poses environmental hazards ...

In response to punitive tariffs imposed by Washington, Beijing earlier this month added seven rare earths to its export ...

"China maintains a monopoly on refined heavy rare earths for the time being," says the Center for Strategic & International ...

China is retaliating against U.S. tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth minerals. NPR's A Martinez asks rare earth minerals expert Gracelin Baskaran about why they are so vital to U.S. defense.