ECONOMY
TOPSTORY
China’s Exports of Rare Earths Rise Year-on-Year
In 2023, China exported 7.3% more rare earths than in the previous year: exports rose from 48,727 to 52,306 tons.
NEWS
ANALYSES, BACKGROUND, INTERVIEWS
Brazil – New Source of Heavy Rare Earths?
Heavy rare earths currently come almost exclusively from China and Myanmar. This could change soon, because a South American country is moving into focus.
German Mineral Resources Agency: Supply Chain Diversification More Important Than Ever
Raw materials list 2023 published – China's market power on the rise.
The German Energy Transition Has a Raw Material Risk
On behalf of the German “Wissenschaftsplattform Klimaschutz” (Climate Protection Science Platform), the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) has investigated the risks posed to Germany on the path to climate neutrality by imports of critical raw material.
Energy Transition: Raw Material Demand Grows – More Mining Needed
Studies show: There are enough critical minerals worldwide for the energy transition - but they must be made accessible and processed for industry. However, new mining projects take many years to implement and often fail due to resistance from the population because of environmental concerns.