# rare earths

Type: Technology

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/rare-earths
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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### China's New Mineral Discoveries Solidify Global Supply Chain Dominance
2026-03-25 11:56:19 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

China has announced major new discoveries of rare earths, fluorite, and barite, significantly expanding its domestic reserves of materials critical to the energy transition and defense sectors. These finds strengthen Beijing's leverage in global trade as Western nations struggle to diversify their critical mineral supply chains.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/china-rare-earth-fluorite-barite-discovery-2026

### Trump Jr. and European Lithium: Reshaping Rare Earth Geopolitics via Tanbreez
2026-03-13 04:12:33 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Donald Trump Jr.'s strategic involvement with European Lithium and the Tanbreez project in Greenland marks a significant escalation in the race for critical mineral independence. This partnership underscores a new era where political influence and private capital converge to challenge China's dominance in the global rare earth supply chain.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/trump-jr-european-lithium-tanbreez-rare-earths-geopolitics

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