Scientists Develop More Efficient Way To Extract Rare Earth Elements Amid Global Trade Tensions

Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic nature’s precision to selectively extract key ...

Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China

Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market ...
The Austin Chronicle

UT-Austin Research Bolsters Greener Rare Earth Element Extraction Process

The Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine & Processing Facility in the United States in 2022 Credit: photo by Tmy350 / CC BY-SA 4.0 Rare earth elements are a key ingredient in electric vehicle batteries, ...
The New York Times

Step by Step, How China Seized Control of Critical Minerals

China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing Starting over a ...