Exactly why trade talks between the U.S. and China are stalled isn’t totally clear, but there’s at least one area that can help get them back on track: critical minerals. So suggested U.S ...

The clean energy transition that the Biden administration touted as the focus of its industrial policy required large amounts of mineral inputs. Batteries for electric vehicles depend on lithium ...

The global appetite for critical minerals and rare earths is skyrocketing, according to a report issued by the International Energy Agency. China is the dominant player in terms of mining and refining ...

The Critical Minerals Strategy aims to create a secure domestic supply chain of minerals like graphite and tin, which are used in the production of electronics like mobile phones. Industry ...

Greenland has sparked international attention since President Trump expressed his interest in acquiring the Arctic island rich in minerals, oil and natural gas. Greenland's Mineral Resources ...

May 22, 2025 - On May 8, the Ukrainian parliament voted to ratify the landmark mineral deal with the United States, marking a significant step in the relationship between the two nations and ...

The causes have ranged from China threatening to cut off exports of rare earths and other minerals to the soaring global prices of metals such as nickel and lithium. In practice, the routine ...

Supplies of minerals essential for clean energy technologies are increasingly concentrated in a handful of countries, leaving the world vulnerable to supply shocks and price volatility ...

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The world’s sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated in just a few countries, most notably China, leaving the global economy vulnerable to supply cutoffs that could disrupt industry ...

Report: World's Supply of Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Is Concentrated in Fewer Countries FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The world's sources of critical minerals are increasingly concentrated ...