July 7, 2025 How China tightened its grip over its rare earth sector Through consolidation and quotas, Beijing has turned a once-unruly sector, responsible for 90% of rare earth processing capacity, into a powerful source of diplomatic leverage.
July 6, 2025 Column: Metals smelting is the West’s next critical minerals crisis China's rapid expansion of processing capacity is crushing margins across the metallic spectrum.
July 6, 2025 EU prepares to stockpile critical minerals in case of war: FT The initiative marks a shift in Brussels’s approach to strategic resource resilience, targeting vulnerabilities exposed by war in eastern Europe.
July 4, 2025 Torngat Metals’ rare earths project revival aims to create ‘a new industry in Canada’ CEO says Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content.
July 4, 2025 ‘Big, beautiful’ US bill would end tax credit for critical minerals The credit provides a 10% tax incentive for the domestic extraction, processing and recycling of key battery and industrial minerals.
July 4, 2025 Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.
July 3, 2025 China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths "Rare earths have not been, are not, and will not be a problem between China and Europe," foreign minister Wang Yi said.
July 3, 2025 Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing? This graphic tracks refined output of rare earth magnets.
July 3, 2025 Pakistan dangles rare earths to woo Trump, avoid tariffs Cash-strapped Islamabad seeks to avoid US trade tariffs and strengthen ties with the White House.
July 1, 2025 Ramaco Resources previews positive PEA for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming The Fluor preliminary economic assessment states that the project is both commercially and technologically feasible, the company said.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
