China says foreign actors smuggling rare earth metals through covert shipping

China has accused foreign intelligence agencies of smuggling rare earth metals out of the country by manipulating shipping logistics and recruiting insiders, according to a statement from the Ministry of State Security.

China resumes rare earth exports to EU as licence approvals accelerate

China has started granting export licences for rare earth elements and magnets to companies in the European Union, according to a report by the South China Morning Post, citing EU officials.

JL MAG Rare-Earth says it obtained export licenses for rare earth products to US and Europe

JL MAG Rare-Earth, a Chinese rare earth permanent magnet producer, has secured export licenses from Chinese authorities for shipments to the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, following China's decision to curb rare earth exports in April.

Japan to propose rare earth and LNG cooperation to U.S.

Japan is preparing a strategic offer to the United States centered on rare earth elements and liquefied natural gas, aiming to secure relief from steep U.S. tariffs amid growing trade frictions with China.

Vietnam jails 23 over illegal rare earths mining and exports

A Vietnamese court has sentenced 23 officials and businesspeople for illegally exploiting and exporting rare earths from a northern mine, in a case the court called "especially serious."

Lukashenko criticises US-Ukraine rare earth deal