JAEA unveils absorbent to extract rare-earth elements from industrial water and oil Japan Atomic Energy Agency reveals a chemical absorbent that extracts rare-earth elements from water and oil, opening new …
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China rare-earth mine in Laos suspends operations to ensure legal compliance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese Company Halts Rare‑Earth Mine in Laos, Spotlighting Industry Risks Chinese firm halts rare-earth mine in Laos on Aug. 11, 2026 to "ensure compliance with law", exposing supply and regulatory …
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India’s rare-earth magnet initiative sparks industry doubts over small end-to-end plants
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIndia’s 72.8 Billion Rupee Push for a Rare-Earth Magnet Industry Sparks Industry Debate India’s 72.8 billion rupee incentive programme to establish a rare-earth magnet industry has attracted a wave of …
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Japan recovers rare-earth elements from deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan recovers rare-earth elements in deep-sea test near Minamitori-shima Japan recovers rare-earth elements from a deep-sea drilling test near Minamitori-shima, a move that could reduce reliance on China’s rare-earth supply. …
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Japanese companies on alert after China detains employees over rare-earth exports
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-China tensions escalate as two Fuji Electric employees detained over rare-earth export rules Two Fuji Electric employees have been detained in China on suspicion of violating rare-earth export controls, and …
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Japan Confirms Two Nationals Detained in China Over Alleged Rare-Earth Export Attempt
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese detained in China: Tokyo confirms two nationals held on suspected rare‑earth export violations Japan confirms two citizens detained by Chinese customs in May on suspicion of attempting to export …
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Kazakhstan pitches rare-earth development to counter China’s processing dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKazakhstan Rare Earths: Astana Seeks Role as Alternative to China’s Processing Dominance Kazakhstan rare earths: Astana pitches mines and mining expertise to buyers, seeking investment to build refining capacity as …
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Shin-Etsu Chemical announces $220m Fukui rare-earth refinery to reduce reliance on China
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiShin-Etsu rare-earth refinery to be built in Fukui with $220m investment Shin-Etsu to invest $220m in a new rare-earth refinery in Fukui, aiming to boost dysprosium, terbium and yttrium output …
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US presses China to resume rare-earth exports to Japan amid supply concerns
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiUS Urges China to Resume Rare-earth Exports to Japan Amid Supply Chain Alarm Washington presses Beijing to lift restrictions on rare-earth exports to Japan as fears grow over shortages that …
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Aclara Resources plans rare-earth refining in Brazil and Chile for US EVs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAclara Targets Rare-Earth Supply Chain Independence with Brazil Refinery by 2028 Aclara Resources aims to build a rare-earth supply chain from Brazil and Chile to refine EV battery materials, targeting …