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
Real-time Prices of Selected Precious Metals
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ANALYSES, BACKGROUND, INTERVIEWS
Europe’s rare earth supply chain takes shape
Rare earth discovery in Sweden: Processing of raw materials could take place in Norway in the future.
Year in Review 2022
The year 2022 was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine, the end of which is far from in sight. The armed conflict represents a turning point in both politics and the economy and has also had a massive impact on the raw materials sector. Our review of the year shows which other topics moved the industry this year.
Major Shortage of Workers in the Mining Industry
There is currently a shortage of personnel in many sectors, including mining, which is already facing major challenges due to the increasing demand for critical minerals.
China: Robots Will Do the Job
China wants to meet technological and demographic challenges through the increased use of robots. This is also likely to increase the demand for rare earths.
