Latest news on rare earths and strategic raw materials
TOPSTORY
Politics Increasingly Shapes Raw Material Markets – Market Report Q4/2025
What shaped the markets for critical raw materials in the fourth quarter?
NEWS
ANALYSES, BACKGROUND, INTERVIEWS
Energy Transition: “Metals Will Replace Coal, Oil and Gas”.
In view of its climate protection targets, Europe must reduce its dependence on raw materials and produce more metals itself, a research team demands. A different policy is also needed.
Rare Earths: How the U.S. Wants to Become Less Dependent on China
The United States relies heavily on China for supplies of raw materials such as rare earths. This is set to change - through domestic production and diversified supply chains, but also through new legislation.
Rare Earths Against Exhaust Gases
Artificial materials based on rare earths could make a significant contribution against air pollution and prevent harmful acid rain.










