Critical Minerals

Beijing announced on Tuesday that it will suspend export controls on a broader slate of critical minerals, a move that directly responds to commitments made by the United States and China at last month’s high‑level summit in Washington. The policy shift is expected to smooth the path for American companies...

Beijing announced on Tuesday that it will suspend export restrictions on a select group of critical minerals, a step it says fulfills commitments made at a recent high‑level summit with U.S. officials. The move, however, stops short of the broader liberalisation the White House has been urging, as China retains...

In a move that is set to significantly expand its influence over the global market, China is systematically tightening its grip on critical minerals crucial for the production of a wide array of essential goods. The country’s comprehensive regulatory framework, already impacting manufacturers of semiconductors, automobiles, and numerous other products,...

The Trump administration is embarking on a series of unorthodox efforts to bolster the United States’ dwindling rare earths industry, but the effectiveness of these measures remains uncertain. For years, China has maintained a stranglehold on the global rare earths market, controlling over 80% of production and refining capacity. The...

In a bid to challenge China’s stranglehold on the global rare earths market, the United States and Australia are exploring a new partnership that could help diversify the supply of these critical minerals. Rare earths, a group of 17 elements used in everything from high-tech gadgets to renewable energy technologies,...

As China continues to tighten its grip on the global rare earths market, Australia is seizing the opportunity to strengthen its ties with the United States and position itself as a reliable alternative supplier. The country’s long-standing alliance with the US, coupled with its significant rare earths deposits, makes it...