Rare-earth elements
Coverage of Rare-earth elements in the Nexus archive.
- The Rare-Earth Choke Point: One Country, the Price of Everything
China refines most of the world’s rare earths and produces high-performance magnets. Beijing tightened export controls on seven rare-earth elements in 2025 and imposed new curbs on Japan in 2026, with shipments of two heavy rare earths to Japan dropping to zero.
- Omega-3 could hurt the brain, China scores rare-earth find: 7 science highlights
A Chinese military research team from Army Medical University found that omega-3 fish oil supplements may not improve cognition and could potentially accelerate cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patients. China's northeastern region has made a significant discovery of rare-earth elements, addressing a prior scarcity in the area.
- Wyoming mine aims to increase domestic supply of rare-earth elements
A mine in Wyoming aims to increase the domestic supply of rare-earth elements, which are crucial for electronics, electric vehicles, and fighter jets. Currently, China has a tight grip on these elements. The Wyoming mine raises hopes for a more reliable domestic supply.
- Australia's Arafura rare-earth project to start construction in September
Australia's Arafura Rare Earths Limited has announced plans to begin construction on its rare-earth processing project in September. The project represents a significant development in Australia's rare-earth production capacity and supply chain independence.