The European Raw Materials Alliance on Thursday published a report on the status quo of rare earth supply in Europe, categorizing the heavy dependence on imports as critical. Politicians are now called upon to create better framework conditions.
The heads of government of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad for short), an alliance of the USA, Australia, India and Japan, met face-to-face for the first time last Friday. One topic was securing the supply of rare earths.
Commerce Department investigating whether reliance on imported NdFeB magnets poses a threat to national security.
Pensana reported Monday on progress at its Coola project in Angola. The deposit of heavy rare earths could complement Pensana's portfolio
Sweden already plays a significant role in the history of rare earths. Perhaps the key to Europe's independence from raw materials also lies in Scandinavia.
China's market power in the rare earths sector is repeatedly perceived as a potential threat. But where do these fears come from?