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Foxconn sees limited impact from China rare earths curbs for now
Foxconn sees limited impact from China rare earths curbs for now
The company has been riding the wave of the AI boom and reported earlier this month record third-quarter revenue[TAIPEI] Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, sees little...
China flexes superpower status using rare earths in global supply chain grab
China flexes superpower status using rare earths in global supply chain grab
[BEIJING] China’s sweeping new restrictions on rare earth exports mark its first major effort to police the global flow of critical minerals it dominates, using the same playbook that...
BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
BHP sharpens Asia focus; bets on copper, potash over rare earths
Asia’s demand resilience underscores the mining giant’s commitment to the region[SINGAPORE] BHP is doubling down on Asia as the centre of gravity for global commodity demand, while placing long-term...
EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists
EU business lobby head says China rare earths snag persists
EUROPEAN firms still face challenges in securing access to crucial rare earths from China, a business lobby warned on Wednesday, despite a July deal to speed up exports.China dominates...
Malaysia says China ready to provide assistance in rare earths processing
Malaysia says China ready to provide assistance in rare earths processing
[KUALA LUMPUR] China is prepared to provide Malaysia technical and technological assistance in rare earths processing, though it has asked for any cooperation to involve only state-linked companies, Malaysia...
Lynas sees higher rare earths prices after US backs MP Materials
Lynas sees higher rare earths prices after US backs MP Materials
[MELBOURNE] Prices of rare earths could rally further given growing demand for Western material, reflected in a recent deal by the US that has shown its resolve to rebuild...
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement: Nikkei
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement: Nikkei
[BENGALURU] Japan and the European Union will consider joint public-private partnerships as they look to reduce their reliance on China in areas such as the procurement of rare earths,...
China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel
China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel
AFTER the US and China agreed in Geneva to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare earths. And Beijing increasingly appears...
China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths
China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths
[BEIJING/LONDON] China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday (Apr 4) as part of its sweeping response to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, squeezing supply to the...
What Is Aerobraking That A Secretive US Spacecraft Will Perform In Earth’s Orbit
What Is Aerobraking That A Secretive US Spacecraft Will Perform In Earth’s Orbit
A highly secretive US spacecraft is set to embark on a series of innovative flight manoeuvres in Earth's orbit. The spacecraft, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7), is an...