The deep-sea frontier: Why Malaysia must partner with Japan for global REE value chain — Phar Kim Beng and Jitkai Chin

FEBRUARY 13 — On February 2, Japan marked a significant historic milestone in resource security when rare-earth elements (REE)-rich sediment was successfully retrieved from a staggering depth of 6,000 meters undersea around Minamitori Island, within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).   Although this is only a pilot-scale success, it represents a significant technological breakthrough that … Read more

Critical Minerals: Global Economy at Risk

Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Given the provided text, here’s a PAA-related question for the title: Table of Contents 1. Given the provided text, here’s a PAA-related question for the title: 2. Critical Mineral Supply Chains: Navigating Future Scarcity and Geopolitical Risks 3. Domination and Vulnerability: The State of … Read more

China’s Breakthrough Technology Boosts Rare Earth Production with Unprecedented Efficiency and Sustainability

Archyde Revolutionizing Rare Earth Mining: A Sustainable Breakthrough Table of Contents 1. Revolutionizing Rare Earth Mining: A Sustainable Breakthrough 2. The Science Behind the Innovation 3. Environmental Benefits: A Greener Path Forward 4. Why Rare Earth Elements Are Crucial 5. Challenges and Opportunities Ahead 6. Looking to the Future 7. How does Flash Joule Heating … Read more

China’s new technology achieves ‘unprecedented’ rare earth production speed

A more sustainable way to increase rare earth production, while decreasing mining time, energy use and limiting waste, has been developed by Chinese researchers. Based on electric fields, the new method has achieved an “unprecedented” rare earth recovery rate of 95 per cent, while shortening mining time by 70 per cent and achieving electricity savings … Read more