China blacklists MP Materials, USA Rare Earth in critical minerals war
Beijing's latest trade restrictions deepen a growing struggle over supply chains vital to defence and advanced manufacturing.
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China coking coal extends loss on prospects of rising supply
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UK to invest $66 million in critical minerals to reduce import reliance
The move builds on more than £200 million already committed to the sector.
Vietnam’s Masan plans tungsten mine expansion as it courts foreign capital
The company owns the Nui Phao mine, one of the largest tungsten mines outside China.
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Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply
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Guinea’s president announces ban on raw gold exports
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Kazatomprom’s CEO discusses disciplined uranium growth, AI-fuelled nuclear demand, trade routes and Kazakhstan’s role in the fuel cycle.