WASHINGTON (TNND) — A major battle with China is underway after Beijing threatened to stop exporting rare earth minerals, which are used for computer chips needed for cars, technology, as well as A.I.

As global competition for rare earths intensifies, Greenland’s reserves are likely to remain central to strategic discussions ...

As the race to make ever-faster semiconductors intensifies, China has once again notched up export controls on rare-earth minerals, as well as related mining and refining technology. The country’s ...

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The long-term supply-demand picture should be favorable for critical minerals and rare-earth elements, which should help boost stock prices of select companies. Mining stocks are particularly risky ...

(Reuters) -Goldman Sachs flagged mounting risks to global supply chains of rare earths and other critical minerals, emphasising China's dominance in mining and refining, and outlining challenges for ...