Rare Earth Metals

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White House

Trump mulls allocating $2B of CHIPS Act funds to boost U.S. Critical minerals supply chain — move aims to reduce American dependence on China for its rare-earth needs

By Jowi Morales published

The White House wants to use the already existing CHIPS Act funds to invest in rare-earth mining.

Tech Industry
Rare-earth mine in Bayan Obo, a mining town in Inner Mongolia in China.

China to ease rare earth export restrictions to benefit domestic and European semiconductor firms

By Mark Tyson published

China will ease rare earth export restrictions for domestic and European semiconductor firms, according to state media.

Semiconductors
SMIC

China's rare earth export restrictions threaten global chipmaking supply chains

By Anton Shilov published

News Analysis China's latest export restrictions on Scandium and Dysprosium threaten to disrupt global supply chains for major tech players, but also emphasize potential weaknesses of its anti-sanctions approach.

News Analysis
HLMC

China plans state ownership for all of its rare earth metal resources

By Anton Shilov published

New regulation in China prohibits any organization or individual from encroaching upon or destroying rare-earth resources.

Tech Industry
Laptop Repair

Laptop Makers Face Challenges Moving Production Out of China

By Francisco Pires published

When it comes to supply chains, "just pack up and leave" isn't a real option.

Manufacturing
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Rare Earth Metal Pricing Skyrockets, May Result in Higher Electronics Pricing

By Francisco Pires published

A report on the pricing evolution for several rare earth metals indispensable in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing paints a grim picture on consumer's purchase capabilities for the future.

Semiconductors
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