The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

The U.S. Has a Single Rare Earths Mine. Here’s Why That Matters

Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more domestic mining of these minerals, which are used in electronics and military applications.

America's only rare earths mine is hearing from lots of anxious companies: 'Selling our valuable critical minerals under 125% tariffs is neither commercially rational nor aligned with America's national interests'

Experts say the manufacturers that rely on rare earth elements and other critical minerals will see price increases.

There’s one rare earths mine in the US. How that might change soon.

The U.S. relies on China for about 70% of its rare earth imports. New Chinese restrictions on exports of the key minerals highlight why presidents from both parties have been trying to kickstart domestic production.

The only rare-earth mine in the United States received calls from anxious companies shortly after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of these minerals used in military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we are receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt Sloustcher, MP Materials spokesman, the company operating the Mountain Pass mine in the Moj…

Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more US rare earths mine

America’s only rare earths mine has fielded calls from anxious companies since China responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs by limiting exports of seven heavy metals

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

America's only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices.