Wind Energy
Electricity generation from wind turbines, many of which use direct-drive generators built around large neodymium-iron-boron permanent magnets to avoid a mechanical gearbox.
Covered in 4 MetalsCost.com News Intelligence articles, most recently on October 14, 2026.
Coverage
Nexon Geochem Plans a ₹1,250 Crore Rare Earth Magnet Plant in Andhra Pradesh
Turbine makers would gain a domestic magnet source.
Midwest Energy to Start a Rs 250 Crore Rare-Earth Magnet Plant in Hyderabad
Turbine makers get a second source for generator magnets.
Viridis Mining Pitches Brazil's Colossus Project as Europe's Alternative to Chinese Rare Earths
Wind-turbine manufacturers are named explicit target customers for the separated rare-earth oxides Viridis and Solvay plan to produce from Colossus's output.
Neodymium and Praseodymium Prices Pause in September After a 70% Year-to-Date Surge
Wind turbine generators rely on neodymium-based permanent magnets, making the sector directly exposed to the same China-driven price and supply volatility affecting EV manufacturers.