The deal comes as President Trump pushes to resume domestic production and processing of rare earths.

The World Economic Forum estimates that 395 million new jobs could be created by 2030 if businesses prioritize nature.

A report by market consultancy firm Argos states that the Ministry of Economy wants to keep inventory targets and actual stockpile levels secret.

It has identified a "shopping list of high-quality acquisitions" in the country, equivalent to about 28% of all areas under license.

Gold and iron ore price rally sees value of world's 50 biggest mining companies recover from first quarter pandemic plunge.

Scientists found the lunar subsurface contains higher concentration of iron and titanium than estimated.