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ASX Players With North American Exposure Could Benefit as China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls
China has dramatically expanded its export controls on rare earth elements, adding five new materials and a raft of refining technologies to its restricted list in a move that tightens Beijing’s grip on global supply chains for critical minerals. The latest measures, announced Thursday by China’s Ministry of Commerce, introduce new licensing requirements for the […]
Metal Bank Acquires Hastings Technology Metals’ WA Gold Assets for $2.3 Million
Gold-focused junior Metal Bank (ASX: MBK) will acquire the Western Australian exploration assets of Hastings Technology Metals (ASX: HAS) for $2.3 million consideration by way of a share placement. The deal will include the Whiteheads project in the eastern goldfields (held through Hasting’s subsidiary Great Western Gold), the Ark project in the Gascoyne region (held […]
Which ASX Stocks Could Benefit as Rare Earth Prices Surge on Tightened US Supply Chains?
Prices of neodymium and praseodymium (NdPr) oxides – two rare earth elements essential for super-strong magnets – have surged to their highest levels in more than two years. The rally follows US rare earth producer MP Materials halting raw material exports to China, creating a significant gap in supply. China currently controls around 90% of […]
Apple–MP Materials Deal Underscores Strategic Value of Rare Earth Recycling and Boosts Spotlight on Local Contenders
In a move that cements the critical importance of rare earth supply chains, MP Materials saw its stock jump over 20% overnight after announcing a landmark $500 million partnership with Apple to develop a dedicated rare earth recycling line. The deal, which includes long-term supply commitments and investment in MP’s flagship magnetics facility in Fort […]