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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
France and Malaysia Partner on Clean Rare Earth Mining
Planet Wins2h ago

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
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
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
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 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
Mushrooms Could Mine Rare Metals from Industrial Waste
InnovationFeb 18

Mushrooms Could Mine Rare Metals from Industrial Waste

Scientists in Austria discovered that mushrooms can extract valuable rare earth minerals from contaminated sites and mining waste. This "mycomining" process could offer a cheaper, safer way to recover the metals needed for smartphones, batteries, and AI technology.

Good News Network3 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 Makes Rare Earth Breakthrough in Historic Mine
InnovationJun 25

South Africa Makes Rare Earth Breakthrough in Historic Mine

A 72-year-old mine in South Africa just produced a critical mineral that could reshape the country's role in global technology supply chains. The achievement marks the first time an African nation has successfully created this material through a research partnership.

Regional: south africa breakthrough (ZA)2 min read
Korea Zinc Recovers Rare Earth Metals From Old Electronics
Planet WinsMar 18

Korea Zinc Recovers Rare Earth Metals From Old Electronics

A Korean company just cracked the code on recycling rare earth metals from discarded smartphones, motors, and drones. The breakthrough could help countries reduce their dependence on mining these critical materials.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 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
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
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
Australia Opens First Rare Earth Mine to Rival China
InnovationMay 21

Australia Opens First Rare Earth Mine to Rival China

A Northern Territory mine just broke ground on a project decades in the making, challenging China's grip on materials essential for electric cars and clean energy. The government is so committed, they're buying 500 tonnes of product annually.

ABC Australia2 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
Japan Strikes Rare Earth at 20,000 Feet Below Pacific
SolutionsApr 17

Japan Strikes Rare Earth at 20,000 Feet Below Pacific

Japanese researchers just pulled off something incredible: extracting rare earth metals from 20,000 feet under the Pacific Ocean, a world first that could reshape global tech supply chains. It's a massive step toward independence from China after a 2010 crisis exposed dangerous vulnerabilities.

Wired3 min read
New Method Triples Rare Earth Extraction From Coal Waste
InnovationJan 30

New Method Triples Rare Earth Extraction From Coal Waste

Scientists just found a way to extract three times more rare earth elements from coal mining waste, turning abandoned piles of rock into treasure troves for green technology. The breakthrough could unlock 600 kilotons of valuable materials sitting in US coal tailings alone.

Google News - Tech Breakthrough3 min read
Scientist Cracks Rare Earth Recycling Code
SolutionsFeb 2

Scientist Cracks Rare Earth Recycling Code

A young French-American chemist has developed a breakthrough process to recover rare earth metals from old neon bulbs, potentially ending dependence on China's near-total control of these critical resources. The innovation could transform how we recycle essential materials used in everything from smartphones to electric cars.

Google News - France Breakthrough3 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
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

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