#Rare Earths

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted the 2026 Critical Mineral Supply Chain Meeting on Jan 12 in Washington, gathering allies to diversify rare earth supplies and counter China's dominance.

Explore the strategic motives behind Donald Trump's 2026 Greenland purchase proposal, focusing on rare earth minerals and Arctic security.

China has intensified rare earth export curbs to Japan as of Jan 9, 2026, targeting civilian-use items. Explore the impact on global supply chains and tech sectors.

Japan condemns China's export ban on dual-use items and rare earths as of January 7, 2026. PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks trigger a significant trade rift with major GDP risks.

China tightened export controls on dual-use items to Japan on Jan 7, 2026. Explore the impact on rare earth supply chains and escalating geopolitical tensions.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Jan 5, 2026. The summit focused on rare-earth supply chains and a 'new era' of partnership.

South Korea's LS Eco Energy is investing $19 million in Vietnam's rare-earth sector, a strategic move to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China for EVs and robotics.

Japan announces plans for a deep-sea rare earth processing facility by 2027 on Minamitorishima island, aiming to tap vast reserves 6,000 meters deep to reduce its critical mineral reliance on China.

Beijing is issuing longer-term rare earth export licenses. PRISM analyzes if this is a genuine policy shift or a strategic move to undermine Western supply chains.