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EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

Trafigura-backed Terrafame studies producing scandium in Finland

Colombia pushes Glencore on Cerrejón closure plans