Korea Zinc in talks with US tech firms to extract rare earths from data centre waste
The initiative will give the US another source of rare earths beyond its single mine and main supplier China.
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China widens BHP iron ore ban amid contract talks
Steel mills and traders will be prohibited from taking delivery of Newman fines next week.
US pours $1B into into Latin America critical minerals
White & Case report finds US funding is flowing to lithium and rare earths as countries balance US demands and Chinese cash.
Iran war could leave lasting shock on commodities: report
BMO analysts warn disruptions to oil, chemicals and minerals could reshape commodity markets if tensions persist.
Saudi miner $67 million IPO gains in debut despite Iran war
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Lynas-Japan deal offers ‘insulation’ from China rare earth pricing
The agreement commits JARE, a company formed from Jogmec and Sojitz, to buy 5,000 tonnes of NdPr annually from Lynas.