Independent Journal Review

America’s Rare-Earth Comeback: Inside the High-Stakes Push to Break China’s Grip

At the edge of California’s Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine looks like any other stretch of dust and rock.
Heartland

What’s So Rare About Rare Earth Minerals?

Energy Secretary Chris Wright went to Wyoming last week to cut the ribbon on the first new rare earth mine in the U.S. since the 1950s. Telling the assembled guests and reporters that the “Brook Mine” ...

Race for rare earths: US, Russia and other nations chase minerals beyond China – which region is the new interest?

A global race is on to secure Arctic resources, particularly rare earths, as nations seek alternatives to China's dominance.

From Mojave to Beijing: how America quietly conceded the rare earth race

How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous ...
Forbes

America Confronts Its Next Great Energy Crisis: Rare Earth Minerals

The United States could well be facing its most critical energy crisis in decades thanks to its longstanding reliance on imports for its rare earth minerals needs. The dramatic move announced by China ...
National Review

Rare Earths/Critical Minerals (and a Civil War)

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MassLive

You can find rare gems, minerals at the Eastern States Exposition this weekend

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Collectors, sellers, and buyers alike will travel from all over the country to attend this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, while for some who live in the region it ...
Nasdaq

Atlas Critical Minerals Reports Strong Initial Results from Its Ipora Ionic Clay Rare Earths Project

Belo Horizonte, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2025) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (OTCQB: JUPGF) ("Atlas Critical Minerals" or the "Company"), an exploration company focused on ...
Houston Chronicle

Geologists make valuable discovery in remote Texas ranch

Beneath the rugged desert terrain of a remote West Texas ranch, state officials have confirmed the presence of rare earth minerals—critical components in everything from smartphones to missile systems ...
Colorado Public Radio

The search to identify underground resources is often done from the sky. Here’s how that scientific magic happens

The federal government is pushing hard to pinpoint domestic sources of rare earth elements and critical minerals ...
Cfr.org

China, the United States, and a Critical Chokepoint on Minerals

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