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Japan Successfully Tests Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining
Planet WinsMay 7

Japan Successfully Tests Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining

Japan just made a breakthrough that could end its dependence on imported rare earth minerals. The nation successfully collected rare earth mud from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean near a remote island.

Japan Times2 min read
India Picks Kerala for Rare Earth Corridor, 50K New Jobs
SolutionsFeb 1

India Picks Kerala for Rare Earth Corridor, 50K New Jobs

India selected Kerala and three other states to build a rare earth minerals corridor that could create 50,000 jobs and attract $5 billion in investment. The project turns Kerala's coastal mineral wealth into permanent magnets for defense, space, and electric vehicles.

The Hindu3 min read
Malaysia Orders Rare Earth Plant to End Radioactive Waste
SolutionsMar 4

Malaysia Orders Rare Earth Plant to End Radioactive Waste

Malaysia just gave an Australian mining company a decade to prove it can produce critical minerals without leaving behind radioactive waste. The bold move could reshape how the world sources rare earth minerals outside of China.

Mongabay3 min read
Korea Zinc Turns Data Center Trash Into Rare Earth Treasure
InnovationMar 13

Korea Zinc Turns Data Center Trash Into Rare Earth Treasure

Korea Zinc is partnering with major US tech companies to extract rare earth minerals from data center waste, creating a new domestic supply chain. The initiative helps America break free from Chinese mineral dependence while turning electronic trash into valuable resources.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
Australian Rare Earths Project Hits Processing Breakthrough
InnovationMay 27

Australian Rare Earths Project Hits Processing Breakthrough

A Western Australian mining company just cracked a major code in rare earth processing, shrinking materials by 95% while keeping the valuable minerals intact. This breakthrough could make extracting the materials inside your phone and electric car much cheaper and more efficient.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
South Africa Produces First Rare Earth Metals in Africa
InnovationJun 23

South Africa Produces First Rare Earth Metals in Africa

A South African mine and national research lab just created high-purity rare earth products, a first for the continent. The breakthrough puts Africa on the map for critical minerals that power everything from electric cars to medical devices.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
US Invests $1.6B in Oklahoma Rare Earth Mining
InnovationJan 26

US Invests $1.6B in Oklahoma Rare Earth Mining

America is breaking free from foreign mineral dependence with a massive investment in homegrown rare earth mining. The Commerce Department just backed an Oklahoma company to secure the materials that power our phones, cars, and future.

Google News - Business2 min read
Japan Helps Malaysia Build Independent Rare Earth Supply
InnovationMar 9

Japan Helps Malaysia Build Independent Rare Earth Supply

Japan is sharing its rare earth refining technology with Malaysia to reduce global dependence on China's mineral dominance. The partnership marks a major step toward diversifying the world's access to materials essential for smartphones, electric vehicles, and clean energy.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Australian Mine Achieves 86% Rare Earth Recovery Rate
InnovationApr 8

Australian Mine Achieves 86% Rare Earth Recovery Rate

A Western Australian mining project just solved one of the toughest challenges in rare earth extraction, recovering over 86% of critical minerals using standard methods. The breakthrough could help break China's grip on the global supply of materials essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
Brazil Challenges China's Rare Earth Monopoly
SolutionsMay 31

Brazil Challenges China's Rare Earth Monopoly

Brazil is rapidly becoming the world's next rare earth mining powerhouse, with over 2,700 projects underway to extract minerals critical for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and AI technology. The South American nation holds the planet's second-largest reserves and could finally break China's 90% stranglehold on global production.

DW News3 min read
Japan Recovers Rare Minerals From Record 20,000 Feet Deep
InnovationFeb 2

Japan Recovers Rare Minerals From Record 20,000 Feet Deep

Japan just pulled off something no country has ever done: retrieving rare earth minerals from 20,000 feet below the ocean surface. The breakthrough could help the nation break free from dependence on foreign suppliers for the materials that power everything from smartphones to electric cars.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Japan Strikes Rare Earth Treasure 6km Deep in Pacific
Innovation4d ago

Japan Strikes Rare Earth Treasure 6km Deep in Pacific

Japan successfully extracted rare earth minerals from 6 kilometers underwater, a world first that could reshape global technology supply chains. The discovery puts the island nation one step closer to mining independence.

Japan Times2 min read
Japan Strikes Deep-Sea Rare Earth at 6,000 Meters
InnovationFeb 2

Japan Strikes Deep-Sea Rare Earth at 6,000 Meters

Japan just retrieved rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, a world first that could reshape the country's energy independence. The breakthrough discovery near a remote Pacific island holds enough critical materials to last centuries.

Japan Today2 min read
US E-Waste Deal Creates Rare Earth Supply for EVs
InnovationJul 22

US E-Waste Deal Creates Rare Earth Supply for EVs

Two US companies just partnered to turn old electronics into rare earth materials for electric vehicles and wind turbines, building one of America's largest recycling operations for critical minerals. The deal could help manufacturers break free from foreign suppliers while solving a massive waste problem.

Electrek2 min read
Japan Tests Deep-Sea Mining to Cut China Rare Earth Reliance
Planet WinsFeb 12

Japan Tests Deep-Sea Mining to Cut China Rare Earth Reliance

Japan is preparing to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor 2,000 kilometers from Tokyo, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on Chinese imports. The breakthrough test could reshape how nations secure critical materials for smartphones, electric vehicles, and defense technology.

Japan Times3 min read
Australian Mine Achieves 86% Rare Earth Recovery Breakthrough
InnovationApr 8

Australian Mine Achieves 86% Rare Earth Recovery Breakthrough

A Western Australian mining project has cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals with recovery rates hitting 86.5%. The discovery could help break China's grip on these critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and wind turbines.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough2 min read
France and Malaysia Partner on Clean Rare Earth Mining
Planet WinsJul 6

France and Malaysia Partner on Clean Rare Earth Mining

A French company is bringing cutting-edge rare earth mining technology to Malaysia, helping the nation become a key supplier of minerals needed for electric vehicles and smartphones while protecting the environment. The partnership aims to reduce the world's reliance on a single source for these critical materials.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)3 min read
Ancient Rocks Could Unlock Clean Energy's Rare Earth Puzzle
SolutionsApr 9

Ancient Rocks Could Unlock Clean Energy's Rare Earth Puzzle

Australian scientists just cracked a billion-year-old code that could revolutionize how we find the rare metals powering electric cars and wind turbines. The discovery could accelerate the clean energy transition by making critical minerals easier to locate.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Metals from 20,000 Feet Deep
Planet WinsFeb 2

Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Metals from 20,000 Feet Deep

Japan just made history by collecting rare earth minerals from 6,000 meters below the ocean surface, a world first that could reshape global supply chains. The breakthrough could give Japan 700+ years of critical materials for phones, electric cars, and green technology.

Phys.org3 min read
Diamonds Reveal New Minerals from 660km Below Earth
InnovationMay 15

Diamonds Reveal New Minerals from 660km Below Earth

Scientists are discovering minerals never before seen in nature by studying tiny flecks trapped inside diamonds from deep within Earth's mantle. These discoveries prove that material from our planet's surface travels hundreds of kilometers down and back up again in a continuous cycle.

Scientific American3 min read

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