Malaysia rare earth reserves draw global investment as countries race to diversify Malaysia rare earth reserves draw foreign investment as Japan and Western nations race to diversify supply ahead of …
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China Halves Rare Earth Shipments to Japan January–June as Beijing Applies Pressure
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s rare earths exports to Japan halve in Jan–Jun as U.S. shipments drop nearly 30% China’s rare earths exports to Japan fell by about half in January–June, while shipments to …
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Japan recovers rare earths from deep-sea mud but extraction remains costly
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan finds rare earths in deep-sea mud near Minamitorishima, but costs cloud commercialization Japan finds yttrium-rich rare earths in deep-sea mud off Minamitorishima, but high processing costs and market realities …
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Lynas raises Malaysian heavy rare earth plant costs by nearly $80m amid China curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLynas Raises Cost Outlook for Malaysian Heavy Rare Earth Facility by $80 Million Australian miner Lynas has increased the expected cost of its new Malaysian heavy rare earth facility by …
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Narita airport bus tours draw aviation fans with rare apron views
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNarita Airport Bus Tours Draw Crowds as A380 ‘Flying Honu’ Turtle Livery Steals the Show Narita airport bus tours of restricted aprons draw crowds as aviation fans photograph rare arrivals, …
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Rare Earth Prices Surge 20% for Japanese Firms After China Export Curbs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan firms face 20%+ jump in rare earths procurement as China tightens exports Japanese firms face a 20%+ rise in rare earths procurement costs after China’s export curbs; survey shows …
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Japan launches pilot program enlisting transport firms to collect e-waste for rare metal recycling
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan to Launch e-Waste Collection Pilot Using Local Delivery Firms Government pilot to expand e-waste collection by smaller ground transport companies, aiming to boost rare-metal recycling and secure supplies for …
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Phoenix Tailings announces US rare earths processing plant and targets 2028 operations
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhoenix Tailings to build U.S. rare-earth midstream plant, drawing on Asian suppliers and investors Phoenix Tailings to build a U.S. rare-earth midstream processing plant, backed by Sumitomo Presidio and Yamaha …
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Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing, Modi agree on rare earths cooperation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia and Myanmar Agree to Cooperate on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths During Min Aung Hlaing Visit Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing and India’s PM Narendra Modi agreed to cooperate on …
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Lynas faces Malaysian backlash over US Defense rare earths supply deal
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLynas rare earths deal with U.S. Defense draws public backlash in Malaysia Lynas rare earths supply deal with the U.S. Department of Defense has provoked protests in Malaysia, prompting calls …