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Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), warned last week that the critical mineral supply chain could threaten global energy ...

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Mineral mining experts spoke at the Society of Environmental Journalism conference in Tempe on April 25 to share insights on ...

Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more ...

Australia is joining the European Union and the United States in establishing strategic reserves of critical minerals, but what do they actually do, and why are they so important?

As global trade tensions intensify, the increasing demand for elements from the lesser known corners of the periodic table is making them an increasingly important piece on the new geopolitical chess ...

China restricts the export of seven rare earth minerals essential for EVs, electronics, and defence; explore the full list and their key industrial uses.

A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin ...

The review will assess US vulnerabilities for the processing of all critical minerals – including cobalt ... last month signed an order directing federal agencies to create a list of US mines that ...

The review will assess US vulnerabilities for the processing of all critical minerals – including cobalt ... directing federal agencies to create a list of US mines that could be quickly ...