April 21, 2025

US investor Cameron offers $5 billion for Kazakh mining giant ERG

ERG formed task force to explore Kazakhstan's rare earth deposits.

April 20, 2025

China’s export controls are curbing critical mineral shipments to the world

Exports of antimony and germanium products in the first quarter were down 57% and 39%, respectively, compared to a year earlier.

April 20, 2025

Chinese rare earth processor Shenghe sees little impact from halt to US feedstock imports

While China dominates the refining of rare earths it imports some concentrate mined elsewhere to feed its processors, including large amounts by MP Materials.

April 17, 2025

Ukraine-US sign memorandum on minerals deal

The signing follows remarks by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day that a deal on Ukraine's critical minerals will be signed next Thursday.

April 17, 2025

MP Materials halts exports to China

The move follows Chinese restrictions announced earlier this month.

April 17, 2025

Rare earth stocks rally on signs Trump supports sector

Trump’s moves have made USA Rare Earth, The Metals Company and MP Materials winners even as his trade war has punished broader.

April 17, 2025

Energy Fuels says it can produce six rare earths subject to Chinese export control

The company is now in the process of updating its 2024 prefeasibility study to incorporate the White Mesa mill expansion.

April 16, 2025

Seven rare earth metals that China is weaponizing against the US

China’s dominance of both mining and processing means these niche metals have become a cudgel to use against opponents.

April 16, 2025

Ukraine, US make ‘substantial progress’ on minerals deal, Kyiv says

Trump is seeking a minerals deal as part of his push to end Ukraine's war.

April 15, 2025

Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports

China has placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions in retaliation to Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese goods.