Japan's Sojitz begins importing Australian rare earths
World 16:39 31/10/2025TOKYO -- Japanese major trading company Sojitz Corp. said Thursday it has begun importing heavy rare earths mined by its partner company in Australia.
Japan, US to enhance cooperation on rare earths, AI
World 17:25 29/10/2025TOKYO -- Japan and the United States on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation to secure the supply of critical minerals, including rare earth minerals, and promote advancements in seven fields of science and technology, including artificial intelligence.
Global race for rare earths comes to Kenya's Mrima Hill
World 10:26 27/10/2025KWALE (KENYA) -- Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya's coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths -- minerals vital to high-tech and low-carbon industries.
Auto companies 'in full panic' over rare-earths bottleneck
World 18:00 09/06/2025Frank Eckard, CEO of a German magnet maker, has been fielding a flood of calls in recent weeks. Exasperated automakers and parts suppliers have been desperate to find alternative sources of magnets, which are in short supply due to Chinese export curbs.
