Rare earths: China is firmly in the saddle, despite millions in investments by the Pentagon China is closely guarding its dominant position in rare earths and the production of permanent magnets, which are relevant for climate technologies and the military. An Asia expert warns that China is exerting influence on western industry, which hardly exists, through hidden ties. Mike Pompeo traveled […]
Last week, a new industry association was founded in Brussels to bring together all players in the supply chain for rare earths. These raw materials are critical to renewable and low carbon technologies. The new association is "the first truly global network" for rare earths and metals, said representatives of the association at a founding event on Wednesday. The group […]