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Nintendo’s Use of a Rare-Earth Magnet for the Switch 2 Could Expose It to China’s Whims
Nintendo’s Switch 2 videogame machine uses a rare-earth magnet to attach its hand-held controllers to the main console, ...
India Allocates ₹1345 Cr To Manufacture Rare Earth Magnets, Counter China’s Monopoly
In a strategic move to reduce dependency on China, the Indian government has earmarked ₹1,345 crore to kickstart the domestic ...
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Ola Electric doubles down on rare earth-free motors to sidestep China curbs
Rare earths are a group of 17 minerals pivotal to manufacturing automobiles, consumer electronics and defence equipment.
Wyoming’s first new coal mine in decades to extract rare earths
The developer of what would be the first new coal mine in Wyoming in decades plans to process the fossil fuel to extract hard ...
Apple commits $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets
Apple has committed $500 million over several years to buy US-made rare earth magnets. This is a partnership with US Materials.
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One of the Rarest Mario Games Just Got a Switch 2 Update
A rare, delisted Super Mario Bros. game receives a surprising update to improve performance when played on a Switch 2 console ...
Nintendo Switch 2 Owner Says Their Console Was Banned After Playing Legitimate Second-Hand Games Another User Had Copied
A Switch 2 owner has warned fans to be careful when buying second-hand games, after their console was banned by Nintendo.