China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says ...

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few ...

China has released its first set of rare earth mining quotas for 2025 quietly, marking a move to tighten state control over ...

Rare earths are key materials for many electric vehicle (EV) parts. China has a dominant position in the global rare earth ...

Rare earths are politically sensitive in China and few major listed rare earth companies have commented directly about how the controls will affect their business.

How China’s new rare-earth export controls target the Pentagon—and the world The licensing system replaces a cruder, less flexible means of economic leverage.

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

China agrees to approve rare earth exports to the US following a major trade deal, easing supply chain tensions and marking a breakthrough in bilateral negotiations.

Here's how the world's number one rare earth producer has tightened its grip over the industry.

Beijing’s dominance in the rare earth industry is the result of decades of targeted state efforts – and a willingness to absorb financial losses for strategic gain.

China agrees to approve rare earth exports to the US following a major trade deal, easing supply chain tensions and marking a breakthrough in bilateral negotiations.