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A masked man wearing a construction helmet walks past a rare earths refinery construction site in Gebeng, Malaysia (April 19, 2012)

A masked man wearing a construction helmet walks past a rare earths refinery construction site in Gebeng, Malaysia (April 19, 2012)

Malaysia: Pro-Palestinian pressure hits US rare earth deal

Malaysia: Pro-Palestinian pressure hits US rare earth deal

US rare earth deal in Malaysia faces resistance over fears the minerals could end up in Israeli military equipment.

EU targets Chinese imports amid trade talks

EU targets Chinese imports amid trade talks

Brussels has ended a customs exemption for low-value imports from China while agreeing to improve access to rare earths.

Planet Erde, der sich um seine Achse im Weltraum vor dem Hintergrund des Sternenhimmels dreht

Planet Erde, der sich um seine Achse im Weltraum vor dem Hintergrund des Sternenhimmels dreht

Earth spins at 1,670 km/h: Why don't we feel it?

Earth spins at 1,670 km/h: Why don't we feel it?

The Earth is constantly rotating on its axis - at a staggering speed! We look at why we don’t feel it turning…

Two hands holding a glass jar full of the rare earth neodymium with a labatory in the backgroun

Two hands holding a glass jar full of the rare earth neodymium with a labatory in the backgroun

Recycling rare earths in Germany to reduce China dependence

Recycling rare earths in Germany to reduce China dependence

Europe aims to reduce its dependence on China's dominance in the rare-earths market through new forms of recycling.

Composite image of large blocks, a yellow vehicle, and a person wearing a yellow helmet and orange vest standing in the middle.

Composite image of large blocks, a yellow vehicle, and a person wearing a yellow helmet and orange vest standing in the middle.

Estonia’s reinvention and Europe’s China break

Estonia’s reinvention and Europe’s China break

From oil shale to rare earth magnets: Estonia’s risky bet on jobs, green tech, and Europe’s break from China.

Aerial view of Brazil's Caldeira mining project

Aerial view of Brazil's Caldeira mining project

Brazil is set to cut into China's rare earths dominance

Brazil is set to cut into China's rare earths dominance

Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical metals and an alternative to China.

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Storks seen nesting on a transmission tower in the early morning fog

Storks seen nesting on a transmission tower in the early morning fog

Europe's energy problem isn't green power — it's storage

More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuels, but roadblocks remain.

An artist's impression of an asteroid penetrating Earth's atmosphere

An artist's impression of an asteroid penetrating Earth's atmosphere

Asteroid 2026 JH2 — no need to worry about it hitting Earth

There are big and small asteroids flying around the planet all the time. Here's why you can probably relax.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shake hands during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, March 24, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shake hands during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, March 24, 2026

Who wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?

Squeezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old disputes to reach a trade deal.

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

People walking through a destroyed street in Santa Cruz, Jamaica

Earth's climate more unbalanced than ever, WMO warns

The world's oceans are breaking heat records, glaciers are retreating and extreme weather is killing thousands.

Volkswagen cars sit on a production line at a factory in Germany

Volkswagen cars sit on a production line at a factory in Germany

China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy

Merz, who is visiting China this week, is facing calls to defend German industry from intense rivalry from China.

A machine selects raw materials with high content of rare earths at a mine in Bayan Obo, Mongolia, China, on October 27, 2010

A machine selects raw materials with high content of rare earths at a mine in Bayan Obo, Mongolia, China, on October 27, 2010

How US Project Vault challenges China's rare-earth dominance

Donald Trump's Project Vault seeks to secure US access to rare earth minerals, vital for advanced tech and clean energy.

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