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EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Brussels is focusing on strategic reserves and industrial policy due to export curbs revealing vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 | 3:55 am

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

Russia considers the resource-rich Central Asian nations its sphere of interest at a time when China has also been increasingly turning its attention to the region.

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | 6:01 pm

Trafigura-backed Terrafame studies producing scandium in Finland

The company has begun a pre-feasibility study to assess obtaining the rare earth metal using a side stream at its uranium recovery plant.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2026 | 4:12 pm

Carney fast-tracks $1.5B Nouveau Monde Graphite mine — Canada’s answer to China’s 80% supply control

Ottawa backs the Quebec-based project, billed as the biggest graphite mine in the G7.

Staff Writer | May 19, 2026 | 9:52 am

Keystone oil sands pipeline 'absolutely' will happen

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EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

Trafigura-backed Terrafame studies producing scandium in Finland

Carney fast-tracks $1.5B Nouveau Monde Graphite mine — Canada’s answer to China’s 80% supply control