October 30, 2025 Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.
October 30, 2025 China to suspend new REE export controls for 1 year China won’t be removing the export limits that were introduced in April.
October 30, 2025 US gets rare earth reprieve from China, but not rollback It is unclear whether the commitment to pause the October measures also includes batteries and industrial diamonds.
October 29, 2025 Liberia replaces mines minister amid talks on US investments The decision is part of moves to improve governance and efficiency, the office of President Joseph Boakai said.
October 29, 2025 Lynas Rare Earths says demand is strong as revenue jumps The firm also continues to see "significant uncertainty" over the future of its heavy rare earths processing plant in Texas.
October 29, 2025 US EXIM considers $200 million loan for rare earth firm REalloys The project would need to obtain US customers for its magnets in order to receive the loan.
October 29, 2025 Mali revokes over 90 mining exploration permits Companies affected include Harmony Gold, IAMGOLD, Cora Gold, Birimian Gold and Resolute Mining.
October 29, 2025 Malaysia’s ban on raw rare earths exports remains despite US deal Malaysia has some 16.1 million metric tons of rare earth deposits, according to government estimates.
October 29, 2025 EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.
October 29, 2025 Rinehart doubles stake in Arafura Rare Earths Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has raised its stake in Arafura to nearly 15.7%.
Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December. December 24, 2025 | 12:12 pm
