Latest news on rare earths and strategic raw materials
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The United States and Japan Ramp up the Race for Critical Raw Materials
Export restrictions, newly imposed price ceilings, and the formation of strategic raw material alliances continued to shape market dynamics in the first quarter of 2026. The trends observed in the previous year persisted with notable consistency. In collaboration...
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ANALYSES, BACKGROUND, INTERVIEWS
Ruthenium Could Improve Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
A newly developed biomaterial shows promising results in spinal cord regeneration.
Challenges, Opportunities, and Europe’s Path Forward – Key Takeaways from the Critical Materials Conference
In our recap of the Critical Materials Conference: EV & Battery 2025, we summarize key takeaways from this high-caliber event.
Navigating the Future of Critical Materials – Insights from Project Blue Ahead of the Critical Materials Conference: EV & Battery 2025
David Merriman, Research Director at Project Blue, sheds light on key topics in electromobility, batteries, and critical minerals.










