May 30, 2025

China signals softer stance on rare earth export curbs

While a handful of licences have been granted, including to some Volkswagen suppliers, Indian automakers say they have received none.

May 28, 2025

China may relax rare earth export curbs for some chip companies

In April, China put seven rare earths and related products on an export control list.

May 27, 2025

Greenland urges US, Europe to invest in its critical minerals, or China will

"We want to develop our business sector and diversify it, and that requires investments from outside," Greenland's mineral resources minister told the Financial Times.

May 27, 2025

Geopolitics to shape mining’s future: TNMG president

TNM Group's Anthony Vaccaro highlighted the increasing role of geopolitics in shaping the mining industry.

May 27, 2025

Ukraine revamps minerals sector, eyes billions in investment from US deal

Ukraine is overhauling its minerals sector, which has been pounded by three years of war.

May 26, 2025

China relaxes rare earth curbs to avert drone industry slowdown: DigiTimes

According to sources cited by DigiTimes, Chinese drone manufacturers were among the hardest hit by export curbs dating back to 2023.

May 26, 2025

Chinese customs caution slows some rare earth magnet exports

Customs data shows China's exports of permanent magnets fell 51% in April.

May 26, 2025

Australia’s minerals stockpile to tackle ‘distorted’ rare earths market

The strategic reserve would help mid-tier and small Australian miners by providing loans and reducing financial uncertainty.

May 22, 2025

Neo Performance Materials exits separation facilities in China

The exit concludes a strategic review it launched last year.

May 21, 2025

Critical minerals still dominated by few despite diversification efforts: IEA

The average market share of the top three refined material suppliers rose from 82% to 86% between 2020 and 2024, says IEA.