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Rare earths and exotic metals are at the heart of many future issues, from high-tech industries and the energy transition to geopolitical developments. Our blog regularly covers current developments, market trends and political decisions concerning minor metals, base metals and critical raw materials.

We provide sound analyses, news and background reports on supply and demand, rules and sanctions, technological innovations, geopolitical risks and supply chains.

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19. June 2026 | Allgemein

Europe’s Raw Materials Dilemma: Between China, Trump and Russia’s Rare Earths

Last year, Ursula von der Leyen brought a small magnet with her to the G7 summit in Canada. A permanent magnet containing rare earths, to be precise. What made it special, according to the President of the European Commission, was that “it was manufactured in Estonia by a Canadian company using Australian raw material…

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In the Race to Catch Up on Rare Earths, Trump Brings Out the Bazooka

13. May 2026 | Allgemein

In the Race to Catch Up on Rare Earths, Trump Brings Out the Bazooka

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11. May 2026 | Allgemein

Swiss Standards in Dubai: ISE AG Opens a New Warehouse in the Dubai Airport Freezone

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Rare Earths: Myanmar Is China’s Achilles’ Heel, and Trump Has It in His Sights

29. April 2026 | Allgemein

Rare Earths: Myanmar Is China’s Achilles’ Heel, and Trump Has It in His Sights

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The EU and Electromobility: A Drama Without an Ending

23. February 2026 | Allgemein

The EU and Electromobility: A Drama Without an Ending

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18. November 2025 | Allgemein

ISE AG Opens a New High-Security Warehouse for Metal and Precious-Metal Logistics in Embrach

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22. October 2025 | Allgemein

Revenue from Waste: EV Battery Recycling Could Generate $95 Billion by 2040

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22. October 2025 | Allgemein

US Mineral Diplomacy: Washington Seeks an Alternative to China in the East

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07. October 2025 | Allgemein

Metal Prices as an Indicator of Political Change Worldwide

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25. September 2025 | Allgemein

Export Controls on Gallium and Germanium: China Wants to Negotiate

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Stealth Technology Using Barium Hexaferrite and Ultrafine Copper Powder in Coatings

25. September 2025 | Allgemein

Stealth Technology Using Barium Hexaferrite and Ultrafine Copper Powder in Coatings

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ISE AG Opens an Open Customs Warehouse in Zurich-Embrach

25. September 2025 | Allgemein

ISE AG Opens an Open Customs Warehouse in Zurich-Embrach

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25. September 2025 | Allgemein

Rare Earths: China Remains Firmly in Control Despite Pentagon Investments

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10. April 2025 | Allgemein

Tantalum Mining and Brutal Conflict in Eastern Congo Go Hand in Hand

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New Chinese Export Restrictions on Rare Earths Highlight the Need for a More Flexible EU Policy

10. April 2025 | Allgemein

New Chinese Export Restrictions on Rare Earths Highlight the Need for a More Flexible EU Policy

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The Current Uranium Supply Situation: A Comprehensive Overview

28. August 2024 | Allgemein

The Current Uranium Supply Situation: A Comprehensive Overview

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26. January 2024 | Allgemein

Rare Earths: The EU Relies on Unprofitable Mines

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Scandium: From Soviet Secret to Chinese Monopoly

23. October 2023 | Allgemein

Scandium: From Soviet Secret to Chinese Monopoly

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