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6 stories tagged rare-earths on EV Digest.

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U.S. Invests in Australian Rare Earth Miner to Diversify EV Supply Chain Away from China

The U.S. government is bolstering its critical minerals supply chain by supporting an Australian rare earth mining company. This strategic move aims to reduce reliance on China for essential materials used in EV batteries and motors, particularly those sourced from the Lynas mine in Western Australia. The investment underscores a broader effort to secure the raw materials necessary for the burgeoning electric vehicle industry's growth.

August 10, 2026Financial Times (Google News)Lynas Rare Earths
Battery

New Partnership Boosts U.S. Rare Earth Recycling for EV Batteries

A significant partnership between electronics recycler ERI and rare earth recycling specialist Cyclic Materials aims to recover critical minerals from e-waste in the U.S. This collaboration is set to establish one of the largest domestic supplies of recycled rare earths, crucial for EV battery production. By diverting these materials from landfills, the initiative promises a more sustainable and secure supply chain for the burgeoning electric vehicle industry.

July 21, 2026Electrek
Battery

IEA Warns China's Rare Earth Export Curbs Threaten Western EV and Tech Sectors

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued a warning that China's increasing restrictions on rare earth exports could jeopardize $6.5 trillion worth of Western industries, including critical EV battery and motor manufacturing. These curbs underline growing concerns about the global supply chain's over-reliance on China for essential minerals needed in the energy transition.

July 16, 2026Reuters Autos (Google News)IEA
Battery

U.S.-Mined Rare Earths Headed to Asia for Processing

Rare earth minerals, crucial for EV motors and other high-tech applications, extracted from a U.S. mine are currently being shipped to Asia for processing. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges in establishing a fully domestic supply chain for these critical materials, despite efforts to reduce reliance on foreign processing capabilities.

July 10, 2026Financial Times (Google News)