October 28, 2025

Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals, minister says

Some of the announcements expected this week from the G7 meeting will be on stockpiling of critical minerals and investments in new mining operations.

October 28, 2025

US and Japan strike rare earths deal

Japan eyes $400B in US energy, critical minerals and AI projects, as both governments list key investments.

October 27, 2025

Rare earth producers look to US-led boom to blunt China’s power

By using the long-threatened critical mineral weapon once again in advance of this week’s talks, China has undoubtedly encouraged production outside its borders.

October 27, 2025

Ramaco eyes REE stockpile at Wyoming mine

Brook could be the second new REE mine to open in America in 70 years.

October 27, 2025

High-level Chinese officials to visit Brussels to discuss rare earth export curbs

"We are very concerned about the trade relationship with China," says European Council President Antonio Costa.

October 26, 2025

The big winners from the Australia-US critical minerals deal

The Trump-Albanese critical minerals agreement this week pushed two Australian projects to the front of the development queue.

October 25, 2025

Trump to sign mineral deals in Asia to raise pressure on Xi

The trip will feature stops in Malaysia, Japan and then South Korea.

October 24, 2025

Australian rare earth firm to select US plant site by year-end

Australian Strategic Materials said it has been in discussions with the Pentagon about funding to support a plant in America producing metal for magnets.

October 24, 2025

Aclara jumps on US heavy REE plant plan

The plant is to process feed from Aclara’s ionic-clay projects in Brazil and Chile and is scheduled for completion in 2027.

October 23, 2025

Insight: China strikes at West’s softest rare earths spot

The world will have to cope with disruption risks from China's rare earths dominance for longer, writes Reuters columnist Robyn Mak.