June 17, 2025

Rare earth boss sees ‘long, hard process’ to loosen China’s grip

Western rare earth processing years away, says ex-Molycorp CEO.

June 17, 2025

Hindustan Zinc approves $1.39 billion project

The company will set up a metals complex with 250kt per annum capacity in Rajasthan.

June 16, 2025

G-7 works to secure critical minerals in face of China curbs

G-7 leaders aim to agree to a statement at their meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, to establish an “action plan” to diversify supplies.

June 15, 2025

Critical Metals in line for $120M US loan to fund Greenland rare earth project

The Tanbreez project represents one of the world's largest rare earth deposits.

June 15, 2025

US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved

Beijing has not committed to grant export clearance for some specialized rare earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems.

June 13, 2025

Trump’s tax-cut bill could hold back US critical minerals projects

Miners say they need the credit to compete with China.

June 13, 2025

China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar

Now, in the hillsides of Shan state in eastern Myanmar, Chinese miners are opening new deposits for extraction.

June 13, 2025

India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials

The two sides agreed to hold further talks about critical mineral supplies and broader economic and trade issues.

June 13, 2025

Ford CEO says rare earth supply is ‘day to day’ after plant halt

Ford idled its Explorer sport utility vehicle factory in Chicago for a week last month.

June 12, 2025

Column: China-US trade deal kicks the rare earths can down the road

As Trump himself may have put it, the United States doesn't hold all the cards, with Beijing having a few aces up its sleeve as well.