January 8, 2026 Navarro sees US ending Chinese dominance of critical minerals American innovation would “quickly wipe away” China’s “weaponization,” Trump’s White House trade adviser predicted.
January 8, 2026 Greenland miner Amaroq soars on report of US gov’t investment Chief executive Eldur Olafsson told CNBC that discussions have been held with US government bodies about potential investment opportunities.
January 8, 2026 China-Japan rare earth spat curbs exports Analysts said the economic fallout for Japan could be severe.
January 8, 2026 Energy Fuels estimates $1.8B value for Madagascar mineral sands project A new FS report estimated that the Vara Mada project could produce 959,000 tonnes of ilmenite, 66,000 tonnes of zircon and 24,000 tonnes of monazite.
January 8, 2026 Greenland miner that surged 80% says rare earth supply in focus Energy Transition is developing a rare earth project at Kvanefjeld in southern Greenland.
January 8, 2026 AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.
January 8, 2026 Trump’s Greenland talk brings opportunity, unease for business The business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.
January 7, 2026 Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the US for spare metal.
January 7, 2026 Critical Metals to build pilot plant in Greenland The facility will be engineered for Arctic climate conditions and be ready for use no later than May 2026, it said.
January 7, 2026 Asian rare earth stocks surge on new China-Japan export curbs The gains came after Beijing said all dual-use items are banned from being exported to Japan for military use.
Lithuania may sign minerals deal with US if EU moves too slowly For months, the US and its trading partners have worked toward a cooperation to wean their supply chains off China. February 13, 2026 | 04:24 pm
