business
Neodymium recycling 2025: China 300% cheaper – ETS is crushing industry
A hard analysis. NdFeB recycling in the EU is 3–4x more expensive than in China due to ETS and energy costs. BASF is leaving, industry is fading, China is growing.
News from the industry of neodymium magnets
Analyses, raw material prices and technology — a new entry every few weeks.
business
Suspension of Chinese restrictions on rare earth elements export: Shadows over price stability and availability
China suspends new restrictions on REE, but risks of price increases and unavailability remain. Forecast for 2026.
technology
Seabed rare earth mining: Japan's revolution around Minamitori Island
Japan plans test extraction of rare earths from the seabed around Minamitori Island. Analysis of resources, technology, ecological risk and impact on the global REE market.
business
Russia Promises REE: Will neodymium magnets really get cheaper? Realistic forecast 2026–2028
Russia promises REE growth, but delays likely. Neodymium price forecast 2026–2028 and risks for Poland.
business
China eases up on the U.S. for REE exports - Europe still pays for delays
Trump–Xi agreement: a pause for the U.S. on REE/NdFeB, Europe still under licensing and delays. Consequences for Poland and recommendations for firms.
business
Germany is giving technology away for free - where in Deutschland are neodymium magnets, which Beijing blocks to Europe, used?
A comprehensive analysis of Germany’s transfer of NdFeB technology to China and the consequences for the EU’s industry, energy, and defense.
business
Ukraine and China’s dominance in battery and magnet supplies – a strategic dependency for NATO
In 2025, Ukraine increases its imports of batteries and magnets from China. China’s dominance in REEs and neodymium magnets poses a serious challenge to NATO and Europe’s security.
business
New Chinese regulations from December 1, 2025 – global restrictions on trade in rare earth metals
New Chinese export rules effective from December 1, 2025, will cover any product containing rare earth metals originating from China. Learn how this will impact magnet prices and availability in Europe.
Technologies of magnets with high power are rapidly evolving, scientists work constantly on enhancing their capabilities. The usage of strong magnets is also growing dynamically, being used by an increasing number of industrial branches. In our category presenting current events related to powerful magnets, everyone can read about all news and updates associated with this industry. We strive to showcase successes and achievements of scientists and the results of their long-term experiments, but also to present inspirations and ideas for utilizing the amazing capabilities of these products. The latest trends, technological solutions, but also dangers such as price increases of raw materials - all this information can be found in our updates section.