February 24, 2025 Ukraine, US closing in on deal over nation’s mineral resources The new draft has been almost agreed on and Ukraine is awaiting a reply from the US, Bloomberg sources say.
February 23, 2025 Zelenskiy says US minerals deal must include military guarantees Zelenskiy said the US dropped its demand for Kyiv to commit to paying $500 billion.
February 22, 2025 Ukraine, US still ironing out parts of minerals pact The draft agreement proposed by the Trump administration currently has some questionable elements, Bloomberg sources said.
February 21, 2025 US, Ukraine ramp up talks on minerals deal during envoy trip Ukraine has rejected a first bid by the US to own 50% of the country’s rare earth minerals.
February 20, 2025 MP Materials’ fourth-quarter loss beats Wall Street’s expectations The company produced 11,478 metric tons of that concentrate during the quarter, 24% higher than the year-ago period.
February 20, 2025 American Rare Earths reaches metallurgical milestone at Halleck Creek Metallurgical tests show that 93.5% of non-rare earth material can be removed early, leaving only 6.5% of ore needing further refining.
February 20, 2025 Wyloo, Hastings form JV for Yangibana rare earths project Wyloo will hold a 60% participating interest in the JV with Hastings, serving as the project manager and operator.
February 19, 2025 China to tighten grip on rare earth mining for non-state firms China plans to prohibit non-state companies from mining rare earths.
February 18, 2025 Trump wants Ukraine’s minerals. But what exactly is up for grabs? Various reports have suggested that Ukraine has mineral deposits worth upwards of $10 trillion.
February 17, 2025 GRAPH: The critical minerals to watch in the US China is keeping its powder dry on rare earth and graphite export bans, for now.
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