Seventeen types of metals that are essential in tech, energy and transportation. Mined from the earth's crust ... THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more ...

Even if early Earth ... elements originated and spread in our universe. New research has found that heavier elements from iron to uranium may have been formed through eruptions on a rare type ...

The joint economic investment between the U.S. and Ukraine comes after China restricted exports of some rare earth minerals ...

All those metals need to be dug, scraped, blasted, or leached out of the earth. There is massive demand for batteries as countries eye up ambitious zero-emissions targets. But what's the cost?

By Keith Bradsher Keith Bradsher, who has covered the rare earth metals industry since 2009 ... or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access.

Investing in rare earth minerals can seem tricky, but there are a variety of rare earths stocks and exchange-traded funds ...

Read on for a more in-depth look at the rare earth metals market and the many different types of rare earth minerals ... scandium and yttrium — all crucial for the production of electric ...

So, what exactly are these metals, and why are they so important? There are 17 types of metals known as ... the United States was a leader in rare earth production, accounting for around a third ...