Business News
U.S.-Malaysia Forum Strengthens Critical Minerals and Rare Earths Cooperation
U.S. and Malaysia advance critical minerals partnership, promoting investment, technology transfer and secure rare earth supply chains.
Category: Rare Earth
Rare Earth
Pahang’s rare earth reserves worth RM37.4bil, 70% inside forest areas
Pahang holds 1.4 million tonnes of rare earth worth RM37.4bil; state plans own mining, open to processing hub proposals.
Manufacturing
RM600 Million Super Magnet Plant to Boost Malaysia’s Rare Earth Industry
A RM600 million Lynas-JS Link magnet plant in Pahang will strengthen Malaysia’s rare earth supply chain and clean technology sector.
Politics
Takaichi and Trump Forge Rare Earths Pact in NEW ‘Golden Age’ for Japan
Japan’s new PM Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump sealed a rare earths deal, strengthening economic and defence cooperation.
Mining
Malaysia Opens Doors to Foreign Firms for Rare Earth Ventures
Malaysia invites foreign companies for joint ventures to develop its 16.1 million tonnes of rare earth deposits.
Malaysia
Malaysia’s rare earths put it at the centre of big power rivalries
Malaysia is emerging as a key player in rare earths, holding substantial resources and strategic geographical advantages amid global competition.
China
China Offers Rare Earths Tech Aid to Malaysia, Limits Deals to State Firms
China is ready to assist Malaysia in rare earths processing, emphasizing cooperation with government-linked companies, as discussions progress.
Funding
Lynas Warns of Uncertainty Over Texas Plant as Profit Slumps, Launches A$750m Equity Raising
Lynas Rare Earths reported a significant profit drop to A$8 million, citing costs and output issues, while exploring new projects and funding.
Business News
Malaysia Bans Export of Unprocessed Rare Earths, Pushes for Downstream Investment
Malaysia has banned unprocessed rare earth exports to enhance economic value and encourage processing investments, positioning itself as a rare earth refining hub.
Mining
No Rare Earth Mining in Forest Reserves Until Climate Change Bill, Says Johari
The government will halt rare earth mining in forest reserves until the Climate Change Bill passes, addressing environmental damage and current mining activity concerns.
Business News
US Companies Bypass China’s Mineral Ban via Thailand and Mexico but Faces Rising Costs
China's mineral export ban forced US buyers to source antimony through third parties, raising costs and creating shortages.
Business News
Three men detained in illegal million-dollar iron ore mining, Pahang
The suspects in illegal iron ore mining , lacked a mining license and, in the case of the foreigners, valid work permits
Business News
Lynas Reports 85% Profit Drop Amid Challenging Rare Earth Market and Rising Costs
Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths reported an 85% drop in net profit to US$3.75 million for 2024, citing challenging market conditions and…