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critical minerals

Australia and U. S. Pump $3. 5 B into Key Mineral Projects

April 12, 2026

Australia and the United States have announced a fresh $3. 5 billion investment in critical mineral development, nearly doubling the commitment made earlier this year when they signed a cooperation framework. The new funding aims to help Australian companies mine and refine metals essential for defe

business

France Eyes Aussie Mineral Deals as Australia Pushes for Global Supply

March 26, 2026

Australia is working hard to become a major supplier of minerals that power gadgets and defence tech. In the last four years, Canberra has signed deals with the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Germany and Britain to build this industry. Now France is showing interest too, especially after

business

Domestic Mining Push: A New Path for Critical Minerals

February 15, 2026

American companies that build batteries, cars and tech gadgets depend on graphite. China supplies most of it, making the U. S. vulnerable to supply cuts or price hikes. A new law encourages domestic mining projects like Graphite One’s Alaska deposit, the biggest graphite site in America. The bill as

environment

Latin America's Green Energy and Mining Boom: What's Next?

February 15, 2026

Latin America is becoming a hotspot for green energy and mining. The region is seeing a lot of interest from investors. This is because it has a lot of potential in renewable energy and critical minerals. Over 65 percent of Latin America’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. This is much

politics

U. S. Changes Course on Critical Minerals Price Support

January 29, 2026

The U. S. government is changing its approach to critical minerals. It is no longer planning to set minimum prices for these important resources. This shift comes after realizing that Congress did not approve the necessary funds and that setting prices is a complex task. Key officials from the Trum

finance

Japan and the U. S. Agree: The Yen's Drop is a Problem

January 13, 2026

Japan's finance chief, Satsuki Katayama, recently met with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They talked about the yen's recent drop in value. The yen hit a one-year low. Both leaders shared worries about this sudden fall. This meeting happened in Washington. It was during a bigger meeting ab

business

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

January 11, 2026

The United States is pushing for faster action to reduce dependence on China for critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to discuss this with finance officials from several countries. These nations together make up 60% of the global demand for these minerals. The urgency comes fr

politics

Global Rules Matter: Germany's Take on US Actions and Arctic Minerals

January 11, 2026

Germany's top finance guy, Lars Klingbeil, recently spoke up about something big: international law applies to everyone, even the United States. He was talking about how President Donald Trump once said he wanted to take Greenland from Denmark. Klingbeil made it clear that only Denmark and Greenland

business

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

January 11, 2026

The US is pushing other countries to act fast on reducing their dependence on China for rare minerals. This is a big deal because these minerals are used in many important things, like defense tech, batteries, and renewable energy. A senior US official said that the US Treasury Secretary will talk

politics

Critical Minerals: A Global Meeting in the Making

January 10, 2026

A significant gathering is on the horizon, focusing on the world's critical minerals. The Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers, along with representatives from Australia and potentially India, are set to convene in Washington. This meeting, hosted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, aims to tackle

Australia and U. S. Pump $3. 5 B into Key Mineral Projects

France Eyes Aussie Mineral Deals as Australia Pushes for Global Supply

Domestic Mining Push: A New Path for Critical Minerals

Latin America's Green Energy and Mining Boom: What's Next?

U. S. Changes Course on Critical Minerals Price Support

Japan and the U. S. Agree: The Yen's Drop is a Problem

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

Global Rules Matter: Germany's Take on US Actions and Arctic Minerals

Why the US Wants to Cut Ties with China's Rare Minerals

Critical Minerals: A Global Meeting in the Making

Australia and U. S. Pump $3. 5 B into Key Mineral Projects