Discover the significance of rare-earth elements, their applications in technology, and the global race for their resources.

As Beijing's new licensing rules on samarium and related materials restrict exports of these heat-resistant magnets, America's ability to produce precision-guided munitions has come under pressure.

Cold temperatures and winter storm systems continue to sweep across the United States. A blast of Arctic air will bring temperatures 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit below average to all regions east of ...

Microsoft is previewing its Azure Cobalt 200 CPU today at its Ignite conference. It’s the next generation of the cloud chip that was first announced two years ago, and Microsoft says it will have up ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Permag, a leader in high precision magnets and magnetic ...

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Permag, a leader in high precision magnets and magnetic assemblies, is pleased to announce a new strategic agreement with Solvay (La Rochelle, ...

LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Chemicals group Solvay (SOLB.BR), opens new tab has agreed two deals to supply rare earths to U.S. magnet makers as it seeks to ramp up its processing plant in France, the ...

A rare earth metal called samarium that is used in defense, cancer treatments and navigation has been named by the U.S. Geological Survey as the weakest link in the critical mineral supply chain.

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand was hospitalized and underwent major surgery after swallowing as many as 100 magnets. The teen, who suffered four days of stomach pain before being admitted to ...

Less than 2% of the nation’s 6,093 hospitals have achieved Magnet designation at least five times, according to data from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The ANCC has recognized nearly 650 ...

Rare earths disruption of 10% could cut global output by $150 billion Light rare earths could be future targets for curbs China expanded rare earths export controls on October 9 Oct 21 (Reuters) - ...