Rare earths are critical strategic resources for global new energy, high-end manufacturing and defense industries. On February 24, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce issued new export control rules on...
On February 8th local time, Japan’s House of Representatives election ended with a post-WWII record short interval of 16 days. The ruling coalition of LDP and Nippon Ishin no Kai won a landslide victo...
Scintillators are critical for converting high-energy radiation into detectable visible light, serving key fields like medical imaging, security inspections and nuclear physics research. Gadolinium ox...
On January 6, China's Ministry of Commerce announced a total ban on exporting all dual-use items to Japan for military users, military purposes and any end uses that boost Japan's military capabilitie...
Abstract: On December 18, 2025, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) officially approved general export license applications for rare earths, a pivotal move that signifies the full implementation of ...
Rare earths, hailed as the "vitamin of industry", have become a focal point of global competition following four major cross-country events in a short span. The U.S.-led "Critical Minerals Partnership...
Recently, the price of yttrium oxide has surged 44 times in half a year, jumping from $6 per kilogram to $270 per kilogram, making it a focal point of global technological and geopolitical rivalry. Th...
Rare earth elements (REEs), often called "industrial vitamins" for their irreplaceable role in high-tech, defense, and green energy sectors, have become a pivotal geopolitical tool bridging two major ...
This summary outlines the transformative shifts in the global rare earth industry driven by policy adjustments, technological advancements, and surging downstream demand. In November 2025, China suspe...
China’s Ministry of Commerce recently announced the suspension of planned export control measures on additional rare earth elements, a pragmatic adjustment that balances national security and global i...
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