minerals

  • Coercion by the Kilogram: Rare Earths and the Next Phase of US–China Competition

    Coercion by the Kilogram: Rare Earths and the Next Phase of US–China Competition

    On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce imposed new licensing requirements on exports of seven rare earth elements (REEs) and their associated products, including permanent magnets. While not an outright ban, this move adds regulatory friction to the global supply of critical materials such as samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium,…

    Alice Quan