Biden to order review of US reliance on overseas supply chains for semiconductors, rare earths – CNBC

The White House plans to review gaps in domestic manufacturing and supply chains that are dominated by or run through “nations that are or are likely to become unfriendly or unstable,” CNBC reported.

Reuters | February 19, 2021 | 8:55 am

China may ban rare earth technology exports on security concerns

The Chinese government is currently conducting a review of its rare-earths policy.

Bloomberg News | February 19, 2021 | 3:52 am

China eyes rare earth export curbs for US defense – FT

"The government wants to know if the US may have trouble making F-35 fighter jets if China imposes an export ban," the FT reported.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 16, 2021 | 8:47 am

Possible impact of Myanmar coup on China’s metal and rare earth supply

Trade flows from Myanmar to China, the world's top metals consumer, likely to be affected say analysts.

Reuters | February 10, 2021 | 7:23 am

Australian Strategic Materials’ titanium powder approved for 3D printing

The company already signed a non-disclosure agreement towards an initial 1,500-tonne-per-year offtake agreement for titanium metal powder.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 10, 2021 | 6:11 am

An unleashed Jeff Bezos will seek to shift space venture Blue Origin into hyperdrive

Jeff Bezos is expected to turn up the heat on his space venture, Blue Origin, as it faces a pivotal year and fierce competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Reuters | February 8, 2021 | 3:41 am