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Ancient process that created rare earth elements discovered

A new study suggests rare earth elements form in magma above ancient subduction zones, as that magma reacts with substances ...

Despite a diplomatic clash, the US is investing in an experimental South African rare earths project

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump ...

Rare Earths Americas Launches IPO On Increasing Industry Consolidation

Rare Earths Americas, Inc. is pursuing a speculative IPO to fund early-stage rare earth and magnetic material projects in the ...

Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China's dominance

The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals are essential for components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and ...

How a new technique will help us mine rare-earth metals with plants

Researchers have developed a technique for detecting and measuring the concentration of many rare-earth elements in plants, ...

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the center of an exploratory ...