Error Correction & Commercialization: Routes to Quantum Fault-Tolerance by 2029–2033
Quantum computing has long been described in the language of revolutions. Its potential to solve problems intractable for even the fastest classical supercomputers—modeling complex molecules, optimizing global logistics, breaking certain cryptographic codes. It has fueled billions of dollars in investment and a swelling chorus of industry hype. Explore the latest advances in quantum error correction […]
Geochemical Exploration Techniques Breaking Ground in 2025
Rare earth elements (REEs) might be invisible to the naked eye, but they are the bedrock of modern technology. From the magnets in wind turbines to the phosphors in smartphone screens, REEs underpin the renewable energy transition, high-performance electronics, and advanced defense systems. Yet, despite their importance, finding economically viable REE deposits has long been […]
Implementation Watch: Will M23 Rebels Be Included—or Undermine the “Peace for Minerals” Deal?
In June 2025, a landmark trilateral agreement was forged in Washington, D.C., bringing together the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda. This “Critical Minerals for Security and Peace Deal” aimed to resolve years of conflict in eastern Congo while also ensuring the U.S. access to the region’s highly sought-after mineral resources. […]
China Northern REEs Posts Near 2,000% Profit Surge in Q2
In a financial revelation that sent ripples across the mining, tech, and defense industries, China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co. Ltd. reported a staggering 1,882% surge in net profits for the second quarter of 2025. With adjusted figures soaring even higher—well above 5,500% according to interim financial statements—this earnings shock was not merely an […]
Trump Brokers ‘Critical REEs Minerals for Peace’ Deal Between DRC and Rwanda
On June 27, 2025, a historic agreement was unveiled at the U.S. State Department. With the flags of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) flanking the podium, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of the Critical REEs Minerals for Security and Peace Deal. The agreement, brokered by the U.S. and signed […]
Geopolitics Meets Commodities: Strategic Raw Materials in the Age of AI and Conflict
In 2025, the currency of global influence is no longer oil alone. It’s also cobalt, lithium, gallium, and rare earths—critical raw materials powering artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, aerospace, semiconductors, and military technologies. The world is entering an era where access to these strategic commodities determines the balance of power. Unpack how the raw materials like […]
AI and Robotics in REEs Mining: The Next Frontier of Resource Extraction
Rare earth elements (REEs) are the backbone of clean technology, modern defense, and digital infrastructure—but extracting them is labor-intensive, dangerous, and environmentally taxing. As demand surges in 2025, companies are turning to AI, robotics, and automation to solve age-old problems in resource extraction. Discover how AI, robotics, and drone technologies are transforming REEs mining by […]
Environmental Impacts of REEs Mining: The Hidden Cost of Clean Tech
As the global demand for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels skyrockets, the spotlight is increasingly turning to rare earth elements (REEs)—the minerals powering clean technology. However, there’s a growing paradox: while rare earths are essential to decarbonization, their extraction often comes with a steep environmental cost. Explore the overlooked environmental consequences of REEs […]
China’s REEs Dominance in 2025: Monopoly or Managed Influence?
In 2025, China continues to dominate the rare earth elements (REE) market, controlling over 80% of global processing capacity. While it has long been recognized as the world’s largest producer, China’s real power lies in its control over the refining and separation stages—critical processes that few other nations can replicate at scale. Explore how China […]
Trump Administration Moves to Classify REEs as Strategic National Assets
In a pivotal 2025 address to the National Association of Manufacturers, former President Donald Trump announced support for an executive order that would classify rare earth elements (REEs) as “strategic national assets.” This reclassification is not just symbolic—it signals an aggressive move toward increased federal control and prioritization of the rare earth supply chain, mirroring […]