Rare Earth

MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) stock has exploded 531% from its 52-week low, with the real ignition coming in the past two months. After months of muted trading, the stock went vertical in June and July, propelled by two major catalysts. A landmark U.S. Department of Defense agreement and a $500...

As the U.S. faces a critical vulnerability in its supply chain concerning rare earth supply, economist Craig Shapiro asserts that this situation is fixable, and at a surprisingly manageable cost. What Happened: Rare earth magnets are vital for everything from electric vehicles and AI to...

The U.S. and China have finalized a trade understanding, building on an agreement reached last month in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the deal, which was signed two days ago, noting that the White House has immediate plans to secure agreements with ten other major trading...

The renewed US-China trade truce reached in London left critical military-use rare earth export restrictions unresolved, threatening comprehensive deal prospects as global supply chain disruptions continue. What Happened: Beijing has not committed to granting export clearance for specialized rare-...

Shares of MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) are trading sharply higher late Thursday following a report from Bloomberg that the Trump administration is considering using Cold War-era powers to bolster the domestic supply of rare earth elements. As the sole domestic producer, MP Materials is seen as a...

Hyundai Motor Co. has secured a strategic advantage in the global automotive supply chain crisis by maintaining approximately one year of rare earth mineral stockpiles, positioning the South Korean automaker ahead of competitors struggling with China’s export restrictions. What Happened: The...

In an attempt to alleviate the impact of the U.S.-China trade war, Japan is reportedly set to propose a cooperation package to the U.S. at the upcoming tariff negotiations. What Happened:  Japan’s top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is scheduled to present the U.S. with...

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (OTCPK: LYSCF) officially terminated confidential discussions with U.S.-based MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP), ending speculation about creating a rare earths leader. The two producers have a combined market cap of $6.44 billion, commanding the largest influence...

On July 7, Energy Fuels Inc. made its first regular shipment of a rare earth carbonate called monazite from the United States to Europe. The metal started in a mine in southern Georgia, then was shipped to a Utah processing plant and finally to a rare earth elements separation facility in Estonia...

By Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries From cars and construction equipment to cell phones and military weapons, rare earth materials are critical to manufacturing many important things businesses and consumers use on a daily basis. ...

U.S. stocks failed to rise in a choppy session which began the day in positive territory. Shares reversed and turned negative with technology stocks leading the way. The CBOE Volatility Index, also known as the "fear index" rose 3.9 percent to 14.57 despite economic data released today coming...

Here's a look at the top tickers trending on StockTwits.com. S&P 500 futures: Pre-market boost from calming tensions Investors woke up to news that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops who took part in a military exercise across central and western Russia back to their bases....