
On June 7, the Northern Rare Earth Industrial Technology R&D Center, the Rare Earth New Material Technology Innovation Center Industrial Technology R&D Center, and the Bioleaching Joint R&D Base were officially inaugurated at the Northern Rare Earth Smelting Branch (Huamei Company). Experts and scholars from Tsinghua University, …

Yttrium—a lesser-known rare earth element—has seen its European price explode from roughly $6/kg in early 2025 to $850/kg by February 2026, the highest level since comparable data became available in 2012, according to Argus Media.Why does it matter? Because for many high-tech applications, there is no easy substitute.Japanese …

Recently, a large-scale metallurgical dolomite deposit was discovered in Kongtong District, Pingliang City, Gansu Province, with total resources exceeding 700 million tons, marking a significant breakthrough in mineral resource exploration in the region.According to reports, the deposit is located in the Zhuangmatai area of Kongt…

China Builds Multi-Layered Security System to Safeguard Critical Minerals Supply ChainDate: March 20, 2026As global competition for critical minerals intensifies and geopolitical uncertainties mount, China is accelerating efforts to build a comprehensive security system for its strategic mineral resources. Industry experts and po…

01 Overview of DolomiteDolomite can be considered a double salt composed of magnesite and calcite. Its main chemical component is CaMg(CO₃)₂, with a theoretical composition (ω/%) of: MgO 21.7%, CaO 30.4%, and CO₂ 47.90%. It is often associated with mineral impurities such as quartz and feldspar [1]. The theoretical decomposit…

China's top rare earth scientist calls for a fundamental transformation in the nation's approach to its most valuable mineral resources—moving beyond raw material strength to technological leadership. In an exclusive interview during the 2026 "Two Sessions" (National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Con…
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