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From scam hubs to slave mines — SHRF exposes border horror
From scam hubs to slave mines — SHRF exposes border horror
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
SHRF alleges trafficked scam-centre workers in Myanmar were sold into Chinese rare earth mines near Thailand under armed protectionTrump’s China visit puts trade, AI chips and Taiwan on the table
Trump’s China visit puts trade, AI chips and Taiwan on the table
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Donald Trump’s China visit is expected to focus on trade, Iran, AI chips, rare earths and Taiwan as talks with Xi Jinping beginUS says rare earths pact with China remains in force
US says rare earths pact with China remains in force
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Washington says its rare earths agreement with Beijing remains active ahead of high-stakes Trump-Xi talks in Beijing this weekJapan targets rare earth mining from deep Pacific seabed mud
Japan targets rare earth mining from deep Pacific seabed mud
THURSDAY, MAY 07, 2026
After a successful 6,000-metre mud collection, Japan is weighing economic security against the high cost of Pacific seabed mineral extraction.Mitsubishi Materials signs MOU for US rare earths recycling
Mitsubishi Materials signs MOU for US rare earths recycling
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Mitsubishi Materials will invest in Indiana-based ReElement to recover rare earths and metals from used magnets and batteries, bolstering US-Japan supply chain security.Japan to Draw Up Action Plan to Secure Recycled Materials
Japan to Draw Up Action Plan to Secure Recycled Materials
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
Japan plans to draw up an action plan to secure recycled materials as early as April amid China's export restrictions on rare earths.Rare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite trade truce, sources say
Rare earth shortages worsen in US aerospace, chips despite trade truce, sources say
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
As a highly anticipated March summit in Beijing between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping approaches, suppliers for the American semiconductor and aerospace industries are navigating an intensifying scarcity of rare earth minerals.US gathers 50+ nations including Thailand for critical minerals plan to reduce China reliance
US gathers 50+ nations including Thailand for critical minerals plan to reduce China reliance
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2026
The US hosted a Washington meeting with more than 50 countries, including Thailand, as Vice President JD Vance floated a new critical minerals trade bloc and minimum price floors aimed at reducing reliance on China.Japan struggling to reduce rare earth dependence on China
Japan struggling to reduce rare earth dependence on China
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Japan is facing the challenge of becoming less dependent on rare earth imports from China amid souring ties between Tokyo and Beijing on Friday (January 30).Trump Year 2 turns up the heat as drive for No. 1 in military, energy and rare earths rattles the world
Trump Year 2 turns up the heat as drive for No. 1 in military, energy and rare earths rattles the world
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
One year after taking office as the 47th US president, Donald Trump’s America First agenda has reshaped trade, security and geopolitics—raising risks for Thailand through a 19% reciprocal tariff, market-opening pressure and intensifying global conflict.