August 26, 2025 Rare earth prices at two-year high as MP Materials halts China shipments US rare earth ore supply to China slid in May and hit zero in June.
August 26, 2025 Merz and Carney vow deeper cooperation on critical minerals The initiative includes co-funding of new projects.
August 25, 2025 China’s rare earth companies rally after Beijing tightens grip Among the top movers was magnet supplier JL-Mag Rare-Earth, which climbed as much as 18% in Hong Kong.
August 25, 2025 US adds copper, potash, silicon in critical minerals list shake-up Silver was added to hedge against a low-probability, high-impact disruption in Mexico, with the final list to be published in about a month.
August 25, 2025 Indonesia sets up new mineral industry agency to oversee rare earths development New mineral industry agency will also oversee radioactive materials.
August 24, 2025 China extends rare earth controls to imported material Companies involved in the production process must now also submit monthly data on rare earth flows.
August 22, 2025 Vulcan Elements enters US rare earth magnet manufacturing race Company's vision is to provide domestic supply with pricing viable in the US market and beyond.
August 22, 2025 Trump weighs using $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding for critical minerals Trump has moved to change the CHIPS Act - legislation he has called "a horrible, horrible thing".
August 22, 2025 Tailings could meet much of US critical mineral demand – study Colorado School of Mines found the US could meet much of its demand for critical minerals by recovering materials currently discarded in mining waste.
August 21, 2025 US seeks to stockpile cobalt for first time in decades The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking offers for up to 7,500 tons of cobalt over the next five years in a contract worth up to $500 million.
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