Lynas 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 …
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Nutifood announces US investment and farm expansion after rare patent approval
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNutifood to invest in U.S. manufacturing and use new nutritional patent to boost Southeast Asia exports Nutifood will invest in U.S. manufacturing, expand farm capacity and commercialize a newly approved …
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China rare earths surge boosts miners’ earnings as importers battle dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese rare-earth miners report strong earnings as prices climb ahead of Xi-Trump summit Chinese rare-earth miners are reporting higher earnings as prices for critical minerals rise, a trend that has …
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Japan, Australia sign pact to secure energy and rare earth supply chains
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan and Australia sign joint declaration to bolster Japan-Australia economic security cooperation Japan and Australia sign joint declaration in Canberra on May 4, 2026 to deepen economic security cooperation on …