Ucore Rare Metals is planning a processing plant for rare earths in Alaska. Thyssenkrupp will supply part of the raw materials required.

Schaeffler has signed an agreement with a European rare earth producer for the planned expansion of its electromobility division.

For the first time in about 20 years, partial separation of rare earth elements has been performed on a commercial scale in the U.S., reports Energy Fuels.

Export figures increased in the first quarter, but growth is slowing.

Electromobility and climate protection drive demand for rare earths.