November 11, 2025

China’s critical minerals curb has billion-dollar impact on US GDP: Macquarie

Macquarie estimates the US is about 80% import reliant for rare earth compounds and metals, with approximately 70% of those coming from China.

November 10, 2025

Tactical raises up to $140M for Texas rare earths project

The financing is conditional on the company closing its planned combination with Plum Acquisition.

November 10, 2025

Marubeni to invest in Australian critical minerals project

Marubeni is following in the footsteps of compatriot JX Advanced Metals in investing in the Copi mineral sands project.

November 10, 2025

Ionic Rare Earths signs preliminary deal for US recycling plant

Ionic said it was looking to replicate the capability it has demonstrated at its Belfast recycling plant.

November 8, 2025

China starts work on easing rare earth export rules but short of Trump hopes

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions.

November 7, 2025

US backs Serra Verde’s Brazilian rare earth project with $465M funding

The financing is to help cover upgrades to the company’s Pela Ema mine in Brazil’s Goiás state.

November 7, 2025

China’s October rare earth exports rise 9% from September

China, the world's largest rare earth exporter, sold 4,343.5 metric tons of rare earths in October.

November 7, 2025

Deep Sea Rare Minerals seeks US seabed licences

Deep Sea Rare Minerals is the second firm after TMC to apply for deep-sea mining licences since Trump’s executive order to boost the sector.

November 6, 2025

MP Materials quarterly loss widens after halting sales to Chinese customers

The results reflect the company's transition from dependence on foreign sales to a focus on being a major US miner and processor of rare earths.

November 6, 2025

Kazakhstan, US sign MOU on critical minerals

Over the past five years, Kazakhstan has attracted about $1 billion in private investment into its mining sector.