December 21, 2025

How 2026 will reshape US critical minerals resilience

Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.

December 20, 2025

China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November

Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October.

December 18, 2025

Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction

The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.

December 15, 2025

White House plans more ‘historic deals’ with mining sector, official says

Jarrod Agen, who previously held roles at defense contractor Lockheed Martin, said Trump aims to "jumpstart" mining projects in Alaska and also in Arizona.

December 14, 2025

Massive critical minerals deposit found in Utah

Its project may host as many as 16 different strategic minerals, Ionic Mineral Technologies said.

December 11, 2025

Deep-sea mining trial sharply reduced seabed animal count, diversity — study

With baseline data tracking 3,000 tonnes of polymetallic nodules at a depth of 4,280 metres, the study represents the largest ever conducted.

December 11, 2025

Rare earth trade talks top mining trends: Wood Mac

The 2025 recap shows rare earths moving to the centre of global energy security as China’s dominance in refining and magnet materials gives it growing geopolitical leverage.

December 11, 2025

Vietnam curbs exports of refined rare earths, reaffirms ban on ore trade

Vietnam has some of the world's largest deposits of rare earths, according to the US Geological Survey.

December 10, 2025

Ford suppliers receive China’s new streamlined rare earth licences

Ford appears to be the first foreign customer to acknowledge that suppliers have received approvals under the streamlined system.

December 10, 2025

USA Rare Earth brings forward commercial production plans by two years

First production could begin late 2028, company said.