Who bears environmental cost of push for rare earths beyond China?

EnvironmentAustralia aims for responsible approach, but cleaner production may mean higher pricesWastewater from a rare-earth refining facility in China's Inner Mongolia is discharged into a nearby lake. © ReutersSUBARU TANAKAAugust 22, 2026 10:01 JSTTOKYO -- As Australia looks to become a responsible supplier of rare

Nearly half of the 2,727 overall rare earth exploration applications in Brazil were made by subsidiaries of foreign mining companies.

Brazil is becoming a key global battleground for rare earth minerals that are crucial for renewable energy and technology

Brazil is becoming a key global battleground for rare earth minerals that are crucial for renewable energy and technology

The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns  AP News