China Suspends Export Ban on Gallium and Germanium to the U.S.
Announcement follows a meeting in Korea between U.S. President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
China Suspends Export Ban on Gallium and Germanium to the U.S.
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China Officially Suspends October Export Tightening
China Officially Suspends October Export Tightening
Beijing will postpone the implementation of measures announced in October, but leave other measures untouched.
Central Asia in Focus: The U.S. Seeks New Sources of Raw Materials
Central Asia in Focus: The U.S. Seeks New Sources of Raw Materials
U.S. President Welcomes Leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — Critical Minerals High on the Agenda
Japan and the U.S. Consider Joint Deep-Sea Mining Project
Japan and the U.S. Consider Joint Deep-Sea Mining Project
Japan has been planning to mine rare earth elements around the Pacific island of Minamitorishima for several years, and the United States may now join the effort following the recent conclusion of a bilateral minerals agreement.
EU Pushes for Faster Export Approvals for Rare Earths
EU Pushes for Faster Export Approvals for Rare Earths
The European Union is seeking to secure supplies of rare earths and related materials for its industries by establishing a new communication channel with Chinese authorities.
U.S. Moves to Strengthen Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Industry
U.S. Moves to Strengthen Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Industry
Government invests in Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies to boost independence in rare earth components.