Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both ...

The world of advanced technology runs on materials most people have never heard of. While headlines scream about chip shortages and supply chain chaos, a quiet revolution has been unfolding in the ...

With names like neodymium and dysprosium, rare-earth elements sound exotic — and their perceived scarcity has only added to the mystique. In reality, rare earths aren't that rare, but just difficult ...

To join the CNBC Technology Executive Council, go to cnbccouncils.com/tec The need for rare earth metals is growing and critical in making everything from fighter ...

Rare earth elements are some of the most indispensable materials in modern technology. These 17 elements from the periodic table, such as gadolinium, praseodymium and lanthanum, play critical roles in ...

There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs) in all — 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. It's a fairly diverse group, with each rare earth mineral having different applications, pricing and ...

China is the world's largest supplier and processor of rare-earth elements - which have become a key area of contention in the trade friction between the United States and China. In April, China ...

Soon after the blockade started, the panic began. When China choked off the export of rare-earth elements in April, producers and politicians around the world were quick to sound the alarm. China ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The race for rare earth elements is on. For years, China has dominated the industry by investing in both extraction and production of an essential ingredient for everything from ...