Could North Korea be the Next Rare Earth Powerhouse?
China's investment in North Korea's urban mining potential could cause a shakeup in the global mineral sector. Continue…
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Chinese Lawmakers Call for System to Recycle E-Wastes
Lawmakers in China on Wednesday called for the establishment of a system to recycle discarded home appliances and…
Sustainability in China: Report Details How Companies are Responding to a National Priority
The Conference Board, the global research and business membership organization, today released a ground-breaking report on the comparative…
WTO Rules Against China Rare Earth Hoarding
In a dispute that highlights growing tension between China and its Western trading partners, the World Trade Organisation…
Rare Earth Prices Double on China Restrictions
A little while ago I pointed out that China was restricting exports of rare earth elements (they aren't…
Toyota to move beyond rare earths and lithium by 2020?
Is Toyota’s hybrid experience set for big payoffs? While Toyota has assembled a task force to secure new…
Critical thinking
As our supply of some essential elements dries up, it's time to start urban mining. Emma Davies reports…
Rare-Earth Ripple Effect Hits Gasoline Producers
The skyrocketing cost of rare-earth metals from China is pushing up the cost of gasoline production in the…