February 2, 2026

Trump launches $12B minerals vault to cut China reliance

The initiative, Project Vault, aims to shield manufacturers from mineral shocks, mirroring the oil reserve but focused on critical metals.

January 30, 2026

Mozambique’s president opens Chinese-owned graphite processing plant

DH Mining, which started work on the graphite mine in Nipepe in 2014, had invested $200 million on mining and processing facilities.

January 30, 2026

Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold

The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.

January 26, 2026

Titan Mining starts graphite production at New York plant

Milestone marks the first step in re-establishing a domestic natural graphite supply chain in the US for the first time in 70 years.

January 23, 2026

Vittangi graphite mine in Sweden gets zoning plan approval

The mine, operated by Australia's Talga Group, is expected to produce around 100,000 metric tons of graphite ore a year.

January 22, 2026

Trump’s NATO deal would mean US mining and missiles in Greenland

The icebound territory — the world’s largest island — has become crucial to the alliance’s interests in the Arctic.

January 20, 2026

US proposed SECURE Act aims to offset China’s grip on critical minerals

Bill would establish a strategic reserve to support domestic production and processing of minerals vital to electrification, clean energy and national defense.

January 19, 2026

Canadian government bank has billions to back critical mineral projects

The bank wants to help feasibility-stage projects develop the country’s 34 listed critical minerals.

January 18, 2026

Syrah Resources buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal

The 2021 agreement to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite a year over four years is key to Syrah’s Vidalia, Louisiana operations.

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.