July 21, 2025 Seabed regulators will scrutinize mining firms seeking US licenses The US plans to issue the world’s first seabed mining license in international waters under a little-used 1980 federal law.
July 21, 2025 Trump’s critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining Still, the Trump-triggered seabed mining boom faces significant hurdles.
July 21, 2025 Infographic: Rare earth magnets demand for clean energy tech This infographic highlights the rare earth metals driving magnet innovation.
July 21, 2025 AVZ slams Congo-KoBold deal over disputed lithium project AVZ claims a new US-backed partnership on the Manono lithium and tin deposit clashes with an arbitration ruling.
July 20, 2025 China’s exports of rare earth magnets to the US surge in June In total, China exported 3,188 tons of rare earth permanent magnets globally last month, up 157.5% from May.
July 20, 2025 China vows ‘zero tolerance’ for smuggling of critical minerals China’s coordination office on export control highlighted recent cases of critical-mineral smuggling involving false declarations and transshipments through third countries.
July 19, 2025 China quietly issues 2025 rare earth quotas The government issued the first set of quotas for the year only last month, without the usual public statement, Reuters sources say.
July 19, 2025 China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths The security ministry claimed to have foiled an attempt by an unnamed country to illicitly acquire rare earths for stockpiling.
July 18, 2025 KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply Congo and Kobold Metals agree on exploration tie‑up to boost critical‑minerals output.
July 17, 2025 Saskatchewan Research Council adds full-scale laser sorter to mining industry services SRC's Minerals Liberation Sorting Centre is the only third-party, independent testing centre to offer bench-to-pilot scale testing, it said.
US and Uzbekistan sign critical minerals pact Since Trump's return to power, the US has courted the five former Soviet republics of Central Asia and moved to bolster its influence in a region. February 18, 2026 | 02:12 pm
