Core Viewpoint - The discovery of a new rare earth mineral named "Ned Yellow River Mineral" in the Baiyun Obo mining area highlights the complexity and resource diversity of this significant mineral resource in China [1][2]. Group 1: Discovery and Characteristics - The "Ned Yellow River Mineral" has been officially approved by the International Mineralogical Association's new mineral naming and classification committee [2]. - This mineral belongs to the rare earth carbonate mineral family and is characterized by a unique enrichment of neodymium, which is essential for high-performance permanent magnets used in various industries such as new energy vehicles, wind power generation, and electronic information [2]. Group 2: Research and Analysis - The research team conducted systematic field geological surveys and geochemical analyses to reveal the distribution patterns and occurrence laws of rare earth elements in the Baiyun Obo mining area [2]. - Based on these findings, a mineral body zoning characteristic and genesis model for the Baiyun Obo deposit has been established, guiding the discovery of the Ned Yellow River Mineral through micro-area mineral analysis [2]. - The team has previously identified two other new rare earth minerals from Baiyun Obo: fluorocarbon neodymium mineral and neodymium monazite [2].

稀土矿企MP Materials开涨超10%，此前报道称苹果将对其投资5亿美元。 ...

【文/观察者网 柳白】对中方稀土管制叫苦不迭的美国政府，又在憋招了。路透社7月14日报道披露， 美国政府正加速推动一项独立的稀土定价机制，为矿企提供价格补贴支持，试图以此刺激产业投资，从 而削弱中国在全球稀土市场的主导地位。 报道认为，西方之所以难以削弱中国对全球90%稀土供应的掌控力，部分原因是中国设定的低价削弱了 其他国家的投资动力。为打破这一局面，推动本土产业投资，美国政府已开始推动建立一个独立且价格 更高的定价体系。 根据上周公开的一项协议，美国国防部将以接近当前市场价两倍的价格，为美国唯一的本土稀土矿商 MP材料（MP Materials）设定最低采购价。 据美国消费者新闻与商业频道（CNBC）7月10日报道，MP材料公司宣布，美国国防部已同意购买其4 亿美元的优先股，将成为该公司的最大股东。 五角大楼将支持该公司在美国境内建造第二座稀土磁铁制造工厂，MP材料计划新增年产7000吨产能， 总体目标是年产1万吨，相当于美国2024年磁体的国内消费量。 目前美国唯一稀土矿——芒廷帕斯稀土矿 视觉中国 MP材料拥有美国目前唯一一座正在运营的稀土矿，它位于加利福尼亚州芒廷帕斯。该公司预计于今年 年底左右在得 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant surge in the U.S. rare earth sector, driven by MP Materials' announcement of a multi-billion dollar agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet factory, enhancing the domestic supply chain [2][7]. Group 1: Market Reaction - Following the announcement, MP Materials' stock skyrocketed nearly 60%, while other rare earth stocks like Energy Fuels and USA Rare Earth also saw substantial gains of over 15% and 13%, respectively [6][2]. - The broader U.S. stock market showed mixed performance, with major indices experiencing slight fluctuations, indicating a focus on specific sectors rather than a uniform market trend [5]. Group 2: Agreement Details - The agreement includes a $400 million equity investment from the U.S. Department of Defense, which will make it the largest shareholder of MP Materials, alongside warrants for future stock purchases [8]. - MP Materials plans to build a second magnet manufacturing facility, referred to as the "10X factory," expected to begin production by 2028, with an annual capacity of approximately 10,000 tons of rare earth magnets [10][9]. Group 3: Financial Support and Pricing - JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are set to provide $1 billion in financing for the new factory, while MP Materials will also receive a $150 million loan from the Department of Defense to enhance its rare earth separation capabilities [11]. - The Department of Defense has established a minimum price of $110 per kilogram for praseodymium-neodymium products over the next ten years, which are essential for manufacturing permanent magnets [12]. Group 4: Economic Context - Analysts note that despite ongoing trade policy uncertainties, investor focus has shifted towards economic fundamentals and corporate earnings prospects, reducing the impact of tariffs on market sentiment [15][14]. - The upcoming earnings season is anticipated to be crucial, with expectations for S&P 500 earnings growth to slow to 5.8% year-over-year, down from 13.7% in the previous quarter [16][18].

稀土矿（资料图） 据央视新闻消息，当地时间6月19日，俄罗斯联邦储蓄银行董事会主席兼首席执行官格列夫表示，在俄美关系缓和的背景 下，该行正与美国合作伙伴举行会谈，但目前仅是"试探性接触"。至于具体合作项目，"暂无任何计划"。格列夫还称，俄 罗斯银行业整体状况"不错"，目前"未见任何银行危机迹象"，但承认年度利润将有所下滑。2022年4月，美国对俄罗斯联 邦储蓄银行实施全面封锁制裁，冻结其在美资产，并禁止美公民与其进行金融往来。 俄罗斯联邦储蓄银行董事会主席兼首席执行官格列夫（资料图） 俄罗斯联邦矿产开发署署长奥列格·卡扎诺夫在圣彼得堡国际经济论坛前夕接受卫星通讯社采访时表示，洛沃泽罗和托姆 托尔矿不仅能够为俄罗斯，还能为全世界提供稀土金属。他指出，俄罗斯 2,850 万吨稀土金属储量中 1,100 万吨集中在两 个矿：位于摩尔曼斯克州的洛沃泽罗矿（700 万吨）和位于雅库特的托姆托尔矿（400 万吨）。此之，还存在未分配资源 区块以及技术成因原料矿源，这些均未计入俄罗斯已探明的 2,850 万吨储量之中"。 开发署署长卡扎诺夫强调，目前俄方已经探明了2850万吨稀土储量，而这还不包含未分配的资源区块，以及技术 ...