Intensifying global race for critical minerals, two competing narratives unfolded this week on opposite sides of the Pacific. While Chinese authorities celebrated the discovery of massive rare earth, fluorite, and antimony reserves, strengthening Beijing’s grip on high-tech supply chains, Canadian officials at the world’s largest mining convention unveiled a C$1.5 billion infrastructure fund designed to […]
Australia-listed Lynas Rare Earths has moved closer to securing a key role in the United States’ defence supply chain after signing a binding letter of intent with the US Department of War for the supply of rare earth oxides. The agreement, signed via its subsidiary Lynas USA, outlines a proposed $96 million commitment by the […]
For decades the politics of trade and the raw arithmetic of geology have quietly intersected in one crucial corner of the global economy: rare earth elements. Now, Beijing’s recent moves to tighten controls on rare-earth materials and related technologies have reignited a familiar and dangerous dynamic: the weaponization of supply chains. What began as export […]
The Union Budget 2026 has placed Tamil Nadu at the heart of India’s strategic push to secure critical minerals, with the Finance Minister announcing the development of a rare earth minerals corridor in the State as part of a broader effort to reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chains vital for clean energy, electronics and […]
In a major push for strategic self-reliance, the Indian government has approved a ₹73 billion (approximately $800 million) incentive package to build a domestic industry for rare earth permanent magnets. The move targets China’s overwhelming dominance in a sector vital for electric vehicles, wind turbines, consumer electronics, and advanced defense systems. The plan, cleared in […]
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has put forward a comprehensive new proposal aimed at establishing a robust rare earths production framework for Australia. The detailed scheme, outlined in a policy paper released this week, calls for a coordinated national strategy. It emphasizes the development of integrated processing capabilities, moving beyond simply mining […]
The United States has stepped up efforts to reduce global dependence on China for critical minerals, urging key partners and allies to strengthen supply chain resilience for materials essential to clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The push came during high-level talks in Washington hosted by US Treasury […]
• Australia boosts rare earth processing to cut reliance on China• Government funding backs refining, separation and strategic reserves• Projects target EV, renewable and defence supply chains Australia has taken a significant step toward strengthening its position in global rare earth supply chains, with expanded federal backing aimed at shifting the country beyond its long-standing […]
Greenland, the world’s largest island, has increasingly found itself at the centre of global debate over critical minerals, supply chain security and Arctic geopolitics, even though large-scale mining on the territory remains limited. Geological surveys show Greenland hosts a wide range of minerals deemed essential for modern economies, including rare earth elements, graphite, zinc, gold […]
President Donald Trump’s assertion that U.S. companies will gain access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves has seemingly sealed the wider belief that energy triggered the current row. But there’s more to it, an uncertain prize: the country’s largely uncharted mineral and metals wealth. Beyond crude, Venezuela is believed to hold deposits of minerals and metals […]
