Rare earth elements are actually more abundant than precious metals such as platinum and gold. The challenge, however, is ...

Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears of ...

Scientists have discovered a fern from South China that naturally forms tiny crystals containing rare earth elements (REEs).

Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic nature’s precision to selectively extract key ...

You are entirely forgiven for not knowing this, since they are not especially rare — cerium is about as common as copper. The problem is that they’re difficult to isolate and purify; it wouldn’t be ...

Rare earth magnets play a massive role in the auto industry, and they're found in everything from electric motors to power steering systems. But there is a downside to the dependence on rare earth ...

Thankfully, last week President Trump delayed assessing higher tariffs on Chinese imports by another 90 days. China followed suit and delayed its own tariffs. The new deadline is Nov. 10, which if not ...

When you invest in commodities and the companies that produce them, one of the things you’re doing is gaining exposure to the materials that our economy is built with. Nowhere is this more true than ...

Discover why MP Materials’ future is uncertain amid low rare earth prices, dependency on subsidies, and global trade risks.