January 19, 2026

Viridis targets US, Europe rare earth deals amid China pushback

The negotiations include setting a minimum price for output from Viridis’ $360 million Colossus project in Brazil.

January 19, 2026

Bolivia vows to back lithium, energy deals to rebuild trust

New government signals contract stability as it courts US support and foreign capital amid economic strain.

January 18, 2026

US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership: FT

Some diplomats and lobbyists see a "chance of a deal" materializing, Financial Times said, citing officials involved in talks.

January 16, 2026

Japan and Italy to cooperate on critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to work together on critical mineral supply and elevate their […]

January 16, 2026

What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott

Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.

January 15, 2026

US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals

Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths.

January 15, 2026

US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve

Priority will be given to recycled materials, but minerals extracted from mines could also be eligible.

January 15, 2026

Amazon to be first user of copper made by Rio Tinto venture

AWS will use Nuton's copper products across its US data centers over a two-year period.

January 15, 2026

Trump’s rare earth push extends lifeline to green tech

Venture capitalists invested more than $628 million in US startups working on rare earth minerals in 2025, according to PitchBook data.

January 15, 2026

Energy Fuels could rank among top rare earth producers in West, study shows

The White Mesa plant could become one of the biggest producers of separated rare earths outside China over a 40-year life.