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Japan and the United States agreed to launch a framework in which the two countries will quickly work together to prevent disruptions to critical mineral supplies, industry minister Ryosei Akazawa said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/16/economy/us-mineral-supply-chain/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #meti #dougburgum #rareearths #energy #economicsecurity
Japan and U.S. to work together to prevent critical mineral disruptions

The two countries will work to prevent supply disruptions for critical minerals resulting from possible export restrictions by resource-producing countries.

The Japan Times
Lynas Rare Earths’ shares spiked after winning a commitment from Japan to pay guaranteed long-term prices for the critical materials, the latest sign of the enduring impact of China’s supply squeeze. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/lynas-rare-earths-deal-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #australiajapanrelations #australia #lynasrareearths #rareearths #china
Lynas surges 15% after revamp of rare earths deal with Japan

The commitment of Japan to pay guaranteed long-term prices for the critical materials is the latest sign of the enduring impact of China’s supply squeeze.

The Japan Times

Aluminium might replace some rare metals. Important in a world where rare metals are important. So you can read stuff like this.

https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-create-powerful-new-form-of-aluminum-that-could-replace-rare-earth-metals/

#rareearths #sustainability #science

Scientists Create Powerful New Form of Aluminum That Could Replace Rare Earth Metals

Researchers have uncovered an unusual new form of aluminium that challenges long-held assumptions about how this common metal behaves. Researchers at King’s College London have identified an unusual new form of aluminum, one of the most abundant metals in Earth’s crust. The discovery points to a

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New article (with Serhii Nazarovets):

Raw material supplier or strategic actor? Ukraine’s future in the rare earth sector
Post-Communist Economies

Can Ukraine move from exporting ore to technological sovereignty?

🔗 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/14631377.2026.2634631?needAccess=true

#RareEarths #CriticalMaterials #Ukraine #Geopolitics #TechnologicalSovereignty

Rare earth elements are at the core of today’s technological and geopolitical competition – from EVs to defence systems. #Ukraine is increasingly part of this landscape.

📊 Ukraine has strong scientific expertise, but it is concentrated in fundamental research, with limited capacity in processing, technology, and patents.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14631377.2026.2634631

💬 Ukraine has a rare window of opportunity. The question is: quarry or strategic actor?

#RareEarths #CriticalMaterials #Geopolitics #Innovation #EU

Following Beijing’s ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan, Tokyo should consider creating a supply chain for defense equipment that pivots away from China, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/27/japan/politics/china-free-supply-chain/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #shinjirokoizumi #china #defense #rareearths #toshimitsumotegi
Koizumi urges pivot away from China for defense equipment supply chain

The defense minister underlined the importance of boosting self-reliance following Beijing’s ban on exporting dual-use items to Japan.

The Japan Times
Rare earths extracted near a remote island earlier this month could someday provide Japan with a domestic source of the metals as it seeks to cut its reliance on China, but how soon can it be done, and to what extent? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/27/japan/politics/rare-earths-political-attention/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #rareearths #minerals #china #trade
What is Japan’s potential for domestic rare earth mining?

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government aims to eventually mine and industrialize rare earths at home, but the timing, investment costs and viability of the project are unknown.

The Japan Times