US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals
Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths.
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Bill Gates’ Breakthrough, BMW and Canada back lithium refiner
Mangrove Water Technologies secured a total investment of $85 million.
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US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve
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EU said to allow telecoms copper switch-off delay to 2035
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Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns
The order adds to Sigma's ongoing struggle to restart the mine, previously Brazil's largest lithium producer.
Amazon to be first user of copper made by Rio Tinto venture
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