India hopes to make its own rare earth magnets for domestic use [Bloomberg via Getty Images] In November 2025, India approved a 73bn-rupee ($800m; £600m) plan that could help it to cut its dependence ...

Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, environmentally friendly mobility. These are not simple blocks of metal, but ...

It is critical for key decisionmakers to keep in mind the symbiotic relationship between critical minerals and permanent magnets.

In Frank Herbert’s space opera Dune, a precious natural substance called spice melange grants people the ability to navigate vast expanses of the cosmos to build an intergalactic civilization. In real ...