Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 28, 2026) - Origen Resources Inc. (CSE: ORGN) (FSE: 4VXA) (the "Company" or "Origen") is pleased to provide an exploration update on its Picos Rare Earth Elements ("REE") Project in Piauí State, Brazil. The airborne geophysical survey is well underway, detailed mapping of the ridge hosting the initial discovery has been completed, and the first phase of soil sampling is complete.The coordinated airborne and ground programs are designed to...

Quantum computing could give the U.S. and its allies a new tool in their effort to reduce reliance on China for critical rare earth elements, with one technology company betting the emerging technology can make extracting and processing limited Western supplies more efficient. Pasqal is partnering with USA Rare Earth and Riven Systems to explore how quantum computing, artificial intelligence and rapid chemical testing can improve the separation and processing of rare earth elements. Pasqal CEO Wasiq Bokhari told FOX Business that the goal is essentially to get more usable rare earth material out of the resources already available outside China. China, Bokhari explained, has significant control over global rare-earth supply and processing, while the U.S. and its allies are seeking to develop alternative supply chains for materials used in magnets, electronics, defense systems and advanced manufacturing. TOP AI COMPANIES CALL FOR SAFETY MEASURES WHILE CRITICS WARN REGULATION COULD STIFLE INNOVATION "When we have smaller reserves, then it becomes even more important to be more efficient at finding that element," he said. Because rare earth elements generally aren't sitting underground by themselves, and are mixed with other minerals, chemically separating them can be a complicated process. Bokhari said quantum computing...

China’s chokehold over rare earths has informed the White House’s less confrontational approach to Beijing, analysts say.

The article discusses the potential extension of a trade truce between the United States and China, which is set to expire on November 10, 2026. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for talks on Thursday, with trade, particularly U.S. access to Chinese rare-earth magnets and processed materials, being the main focus. The truce, initially established in Busan, South Korea, suspended retaliatory measures including Chinese export controls on rare-earth magnets and some U.S. tariffs. A six-month extension is anticipated, though China seeks to extend it until the end of Trump's presidency. Canadian leaders are closely monitoring the situation, as analysts suggest Ottawa is likely to lose either way: a collapsed truce could disrupt Canadian manufacturers relying on Chinese rare-earth materials, while an extension could lead to continued dependence on China and expose Canada to a broader U.S.-China trade deal that might divert sales and investment to the U.S. The article notes that a longer truce could provide stability for Canadian manufacturers but might slow the momentum for developing domestic processing capacity. It also highlights that improved U.S.-China relations could reduce Canada's geopolitical leverage, as Washington may seek Canadian alternatives when tensions with Beijing rise. Conversely, a shorter truce or collapse could give Canada more bargaining power to secure tariff relief on exports like canola meal, lobster, and crab. The article concludes that Canada must use any period of stability to build domestic infrastructure for rare-earth mining and processing, as the next U.S.-China trade spat could leave Canada with either more leverage or bigger supply problems.

President Donald Trump kicks off three days of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Wednesday night, as Washington pushes for progress on trade. U.S. officia

Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet helped you steer, and a cerium compound scrubbed the exhaust. All of these devices function because of 17 metals collectively known as rare earth elements. The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer. Cerium alone is about as common in the Earth’s crust as copper. However, separating rare earth minerals from one another and from raw ore is intensely difficult. As a result, countries that control the processing of rare earth minerals have a lot of political leverage. China processes most of the rare earth minerals used around the world, and it isn’t just consumer electronics that depend on Chinese exports. The U.S. military’s F-35 fighter jets and Virginia-class submarines need rare earths too. I spent years adjudicating war games for the U.S. Navy. War games force players to identify the hidden constraints that render a beautiful plan untenable. Rare earth processing is exactly such...

Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet helped you steer, and a cerium compound scrubbed the exhaust. All of these devices function because of 17 metals collectively known as rare earth elements. The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer. Cerium alone is about as common in the Earth’s crust as copper. However, separating rare earth minerals from one another and from raw ore is intensely difficult. As a result, countries that control the processing of rare earth minerals have a lot of political leverage. China processes most of the rare earth minerals used around the world, and it isn’t just consumer electronics that depend on Chinese exports. The US military’s F-35 fighter jets and Virginia-class submarines need rare earths too. I spent years adjudicating war games for the US Navy. War games force players to identify the hidden constraints that render a beautiful plan untenable. Rare earth processing is exactly such...

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A research team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has received a $3.3 million award from the National Science Foundation's Growing Convergence Research program to investigate whether biological strategies used by diatoms, sea sponges, and plants could help recover those resources with less energy and fewer harsh chemicals. The five-year, two-phase effort is being led by Mingjiang Tao, associate professor in the WPI Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering. Professors Carrick Eggleston and Yan Wang are serving as co-principal investigators. Researchers from George Mason University, the University of California San Diego, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the University at Buffalo will also contribute. "Recovering critical minerals is only part of the opportunity," Tao said. "We want to develop a process that uses as much of each waste stream as possible, separating strategically important elements while converting the remaining material into useful products. That whole-material approach could fundamentally change how industries manage waste and obtain essential resources." Valuable Minerals Hidden in Waste The project is designed to tackle two related problems. Many silicon-derived materials used in concrete, glass, ceramics, semiconductors, and silicones require high temperatures, large amounts of energy, and intensive chemical processing to produce. At the same time,...

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