June 17, 2025

Rare earth boss sees ‘long, hard process’ to loosen China’s grip

Western rare earth processing years away, says ex-Molycorp CEO.

June 16, 2025

G-7 works to secure critical minerals in face of China curbs

G-7 leaders aim to agree to a statement at their meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, to establish an “action plan” to diversify supplies.

June 16, 2025

MinRes, Ganfeng attempt to keep lithium JV alive

Cash injection into Mt Marion comes as MinRes struggles with A$5.8B debt and a market cap that has sunk to A$4.6B.

June 15, 2025

US-China trade truce leaves military-use rare earth issue unresolved

Beijing has not committed to grant export clearance for some specialized rare earth magnets that US military suppliers need for fighter jets and missile systems.

June 15, 2025

Column: Global imbalances grow as ever more copper flows to the US

The collective scramble to move as much physical copper as possible to the US is creating shortages in the rest of the world.

June 14, 2025

China achieves breakthrough in rubidium extraction

Chinese researchers have reportedly produced rubidium chloride at 99.9% purity from potassium chloride material.

June 13, 2025

China-backed militia secures control of new rare earth mines in Myanmar

Now, in the hillsides of Shan state in eastern Myanmar, Chinese miners are opening new deposits for extraction.

June 13, 2025

India, China tackle rare earth curbs in meeting of top officials

The two sides agreed to hold further talks about critical mineral supplies and broader economic and trade issues.

June 13, 2025

Ford CEO says rare earth supply is ‘day to day’ after plant halt

Ford idled its Explorer sport utility vehicle factory in Chicago for a week last month.

June 12, 2025

China to strengthen approval process of rare earth export applications

China is willing to further enhance communication and dialogue on export control with relevant countries.