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On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub

Australia’s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island has enough power to support a new Google data centre without depriving locals, but […]

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 6:10 pm

Yttrium price surges to record as rally approaches 1,500%

Prices surged to $126 a kilogram, up from less than $8 at the end of 2024.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 5:59 pm

Japan trade minister says no particular change in China rare earth export controls

The remarks come as Japan seeks to ease tensions with China amid an escalating dispute over Taiwan.

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 5:09 pm

China added 15 tons to gold reserve in September: Goldman

China's central bank purchases totaled 64 tons for September, more than tripling the 21 tons in August.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 2:55 pm

Viridis secures Canadian financing interest for rare earths project

It received a letter of interest from Export Development Canada for up to $100 million in debt financing for its Colossus rare earths project in Brazil.

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 2:44 pm

Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output to extend plant life

Company said it will cut output at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone by 40% from October next year to extend the plant's life to 2035.

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 2:20 pm

Gina Rinehart becomes MP Materials’ top shareholder

Her privately held Hancock Prospecting Ltd. held about $3 billion of US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds as of Sept. 30.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 2:02 pm

Rio Tinto adds aluminum markups as Trump tariffs drive up consumer costs

The Anglo-Australian mining giant is including the extra charge on aluminum orders delivered to the US citing low inventories.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 12:42 pm

European Investment Bank to work with Australia on critical raw materials

The EIB set up a dedicated task force to support project development in critical materials early this year, with an aim to double the group's financing.

Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 11:01 am

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