Scientists have recently designed a WS2-based multi-stacked structure based on 2D materials. By comprising a tungsten disulfide (WS₂) layer in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) layers, the continuous WS₂ layer displays long-range interaction between successive WS₂ layers with the potential for reducing circuit design complexity and computing power consumption.

Recently, the research group of Professor Xuanhui Qu of the University of Science and Technology Beijing has prepared graphene intercalated molybdenum disulfide nanosheets, which can be used as cathode materials for zinc batteries. It is not only increased the product capacity, but also effectively extends the service life of the battery.

China-based steel producer Baotou Iron & Steel (Group) Co., Ltd. is going to build rare earth 'super aircraft carrier'. On the 20th anniversary of Baotou Iron & Steel's listing, reporters visited the Baiyun Obo Mine to gain insight into the ongoing changes in China's largest rare earth mine.

Australian rare earth producer Australia Strategic Materials Corporation ('ASM') has reached a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the governments of two regional governments in South Korea, stating that ASM will establish the first processing plant in South Korea for the critical mineral amid a global rush to secure supply chains.