China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 7,742.2 tonnes of rare earths in June, up 32.0 % from May, figures from the General Administration of Customs of China showed. For more details, click on [TRADE/CN] ((If you have a query or comment on this story,

MP Materials has announced plans to expand rare earth mining and processing operations as Washington seeks to end its dependence on Chinese supplies.

The Department of Defense led by Sec. Pete Hegseth made a deal with a U.S. mining company to secure the military's needs for rare earth minerals on July 10.