November 25, 2025

UK to meet 30% of critical mineral needs at home by 2035

A new 10-year strategy mirrors US, Canadian and EU efforts to cut dependence on China-dominated supply chains.

November 25, 2025

GRAPHIC: US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

China would still supply roughly 60% of the world's key magnet-making rare earths by 2030, according to Reuters analysis.

November 25, 2025

Brazil’s junior miners unite to push critical minerals agenda

Nine companies, including Aclara Resources, Meteoric Resources, and Pilbara Minerals, are forming the Critical Minerals Association.

November 24, 2025

Fed support, Indigenous partnership propel Defense Metals’ rare earth venture

The Wicheeda project aimed to contribute significantly to the domestic supply of rare earth elements.

November 24, 2025

Lynas warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie

It estimates a potential shortfall equivalent to one month's production during the quarter.

November 24, 2025

China’s Premier launches charm offensive on rare earths at G-20

Beijing will “promote mutually beneficial cooperation and peaceful use of key minerals,” Li Qiang said.

November 24, 2025

Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says

Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.

November 24, 2025

Column: Balochistan and the new international chessboard of critical minerals

How a remote province in Pakistan is becoming a strategic piece in a global match for critical mineral superiority.

November 22, 2025

Britain unveils critical minerals strategy to cut reliance on foreign supply

The strategy seeks to ensure no more than 60% of the UK's supply of any one critical mineral comes from a single country by 2035.

November 21, 2025

G-20 calls to shield critical minerals in veiled China swipe

China weaponized its chokehold on critical minerals earlier this year as its trade spat with the US ramped up.