rare earth
noun
1
: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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Its operation will produce heavy rare earths, Chalmers said.
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2025, China imposed export restrictions on certain rare earths and magnets as part of broader trade measures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Lithium demand rose by 30% in 2023, and demand for nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements grew 8% or more.
—Xanthe Scharff, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
However, rare earth metals are concentrated in China and other countries.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2025
In 2025, China imposed export restrictions on certain rare earths and magnets as part of broader trade measures.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Lithium demand rose by 30% in 2023, and demand for nickel, cobalt, graphite, and rare earth elements grew 8% or more.
—Xanthe Scharff, Time, 22 Sep. 2025
However, rare earth metals are concentrated in China and other countries.
—Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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rare earth
noun
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: any of a group of similar oxides of metals or a mixture of such oxides occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
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