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🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Stephen Lecce: Ontario — the world’s reliable partner

Ontario positions itself as a leading partner in the global mining sector amidst rising demand for critical minerals.

Mar 1 • 14:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Race for Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Pressures Historical and Environmental Heritage in MG

The push for control of strategic minerals in Minas Gerais is threatening historical cities and natural heritage due to mining activities.

Feb 28 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė on the agreement with the USA regarding critical minerals: there will be no separate actions by Lithuania

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė confirmed that Lithuania will not undertake any separate actions regarding the critical minerals agreement with the USA, emphasizing the importance of a unified European stance.

Feb 27 • 09:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans the export of all its raw minerals, including lithium

Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on the export of all raw minerals, particularly lithium, to strengthen government control over its critical mining resources.

Feb 26 • 11:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Japan's 'Iron Lady' Responds with Robots as China Increases Pressure

Japan is deploying long-range missiles near Taiwan as tensions escalate with China over export restrictions on critical minerals.

Feb 25 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The race for critical minerals in Brazil drives research requests up by 81% in one year

The demand for critical minerals in Brazil has surged, leading to a significant increase in research requests for mineral exploration.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Critical minerals will 'bring money' to Mexico: Alliance with the US will boost $45 billion in investments

A new agreement between Mexico and the United States is expected to generate up to $45 billion in investments in critical minerals over the next few years.

Feb 24 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump's trade tantrum may drive Canada and Australia closer

Trump's recent trade decisions might lead Canada and Australia to strengthen their collaborative efforts in addressing trade issues and critical minerals.

Feb 23 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and South Korea establish cooperation that includes critical minerals and semiconductors

Brazil and South Korea signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening economic relations and exploring critical minerals and semiconductors amid rising tensions between China and the United States.

Feb 23 • 12:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and South Korea sign agreements on cooperation in critical minerals and trade

Brazil and South Korea have signed multiple agreements focusing on cooperation in critical minerals and trade during a G20 summit meeting between Presidents Lula and Lee Jae Myung.

Feb 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

EU Industry Commissioner: "Europe is doomed to be simply a playground for its competitors"

Stéphane Séjourné, the EU Industry Commissioner, warns that Europe risks becoming a playground for its competitors unless it implements ambitious and effective industrial policies to reduce dependency on critical minerals imports.

Feb 23 • 01:15 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals

A silent scramble for Africa's mineral wealth, crucial for the green transition, necessitates strategic actions from regional blocs to safeguard the continent's interests.

Feb 22 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and India sign agreement on critical minerals, rare earths, and energy transition

Brazil and India have signed an agreement to cooperate on critical minerals and rare earths, with a focus on technology exchange and strategic partnerships.

Feb 21 • 23:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 of Saturday, February 21, 2026

A Brazilian court acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, and there were discussions on various national and international topics including new agreements on critical minerals.

Feb 21 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB2 of Friday, February 20, 2026

This article discusses a court decision that acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, along with unrelated news items covering Brazil-India agreements, Iran's president's statements, US military base locations, and cultural events in Brazil.

Feb 21 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

India and Brazil signed key agreement on rare earths to safeguard their technological sovereignty and reduce dependence on China

India and Brazil have signed a groundbreaking agreement on critical minerals and rare earths to enhance their technological sovereignty and lessen reliance on China.

Feb 21 • 18:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Brazil and India agree to cooperate in the exploitation of critical minerals

Brazil and India have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation in the area of critical minerals amidst a global race for these valuable resources.

Feb 21 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera News 1st edition, February 21, 2026

The article covers a range of news including the acquittal of a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, a Brazil-India agreement on critical minerals and rare earths, comments from Iran's President about national pride, a report on US military bases worldwide, and a cultural segment featuring Brazilian artists.

Feb 21 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026

An article discussing various events and news from Brazil, including a man's acquittal in a child sexual assault case and a critical minerals agreement between Brazil and India.

Feb 21 • 17:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: NE1 of Saturday, February 21, 2026

The article discusses various news events including the acquittal of a man charged with the rape of a 12-year-old girl and the signing of an agreement between Brazil and India regarding critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Feb 21 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR2 from Saturday, February 21

This article presents various news segments covering significant stories from Brazil and abroad, including a legal case of acquittal for a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, a critical minerals agreement between Brazil and India, and international military presence of the US.

Feb 21 • 17:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF1 on Saturday, February 21, 2026

The article covers various topics including a man's acquittal in a rape case, a Brazil-India agreement on critical minerals, remarks from the Iranian president, the presence of U.S. military bases worldwide, and events featuring popular Brazilian artists.

Feb 21 • 16:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

These minerals win wars (and Europe does not have control over them)

The article discusses how Europe's lack of control over critical minerals, which are primarily dominated by China, undermines the EU's military budget increase.

Feb 21 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Insurgent groups obstruct the United States in its search for critical minerals in Pakistan

Insurgent groups in Pakistan are hindering the United States' efforts to secure agreements for critical minerals essential for modern technology.

Feb 21 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand what rare earths and critical minerals are

Brazil and India signed an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths during President Lula's official visit to New Delhi.

Feb 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Modi-Lula's 'Power' Deal! India-Brazil Join Hands on Critical Minerals and Rare Earths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have emphasized strengthening multi-faceted cooperation between India and Brazil, with a focus on critical minerals and rare earths.

Feb 21 • 13:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Videos from TV Bahia and g1 Bahia - Saturday, February 21, 2026

Brazil and India have signed an agreement on critical minerals and rare earths.

Feb 21 • 11:57 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Brazil and India agree on mineral agreement

Brazil and India have entered into an agreement concerning critical minerals and rare earth elements, as announced by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 21 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil and India sign agreement on critical minerals and rare earths

Brazil and India signed a significant agreement to enhance cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, focusing on strategic sectors such as renewable energy and technology.

Feb 21 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New 10% tariffs by Trump take effect on the 24th and exempt meat, oranges, and critical minerals

President Donald Trump announced new 10% tariffs on imports starting on the 24th, which will exempt certain essential goods.

Feb 21 • 01:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions this Friday, February 20, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that Trump exceeded his authority regarding tariffs, with various discussions ongoing about critical minerals and rare earths.

Feb 20 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition-TO of Friday, February 20, 2026

The Supreme Court rules on Trump's authority while Lula plans discussions about critical minerals with the U.S.

Feb 20 • 18:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Acre Journal First Edition this Friday, February 20, 2026

The G1 report covers various news including U.S. Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, discussions between Lula and Trump on critical minerals, an upcoming CPI hearing, a police-related death in Brazil, and issues surrounding drug trafficking and a Tesla fine.

Feb 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Anhanguera News 1st edition this Friday (20)

This article covers various topics reported in the Anhanguera news segment, including economic implications for Brazil following tariff decisions, discussions between Lula and Trump regarding critical minerals, and a plane incident in São Paulo.

Feb 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula denies turning Brazil into a 'sanctuary' and says he will discuss critical minerals and rare earths with Trump

Brazilian President Lula da Silva aims to negotiate critical minerals and rare earths with former President Trump, asserting Brazil will not become a global sanctuary for these resources.

Feb 20 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia-US minerals deal underpinned decision to allow Alcoa to keep clearing WA forest, document reveals

A new document indicates that Australia's decision to permit Alcoa to continue clearing Western Australian forests was influenced by a critical minerals deal with the U.S.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape

The article discusses the emerging competition between China and the U.S. over critical minerals, highlighting recent strategic moves by both countries in the resource sector.

Feb 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Numerous applications in the EU for critical minerals

The European Commission is evaluating new applications under the CRM Act, focusing on the long-term autonomy of Europe regarding critical mineral resources.

Feb 20 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India's Major Step... Partnership with Pax Silica, China Will Feel the Heat

India has announced its entry into the U.S.-led strategic alliance Pax Silica, aiming to reduce dependence on China for rare earth minerals and strengthen supply chains for critical minerals and artificial intelligence.

Feb 20 • 06:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

US - Japan: The first package of the mega deal of 550 billion - Investments in energy and critical minerals

The US and Japan have launched the first wave of investments under a $550 billion trade agreement, focusing on energy and critical industrial materials.

Feb 18 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US and Japan unveil $36bn of oil, gas and critical minerals projects in challenge to China

The US and Japan announced a $36 billion investment plan for oil, gas, and critical minerals projects designed to strengthen economic ties and counterbalance China.

Feb 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deal made between Japan and the US, $550 billion trade deal, Trump said 'Without tariffs...','summary_en':'A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.','summary_long_en':'The United States and Japan have reached a substantial agreement regarding trade, with President Donald Trump announcing a record $550 billion investment commitment from Japan into the American economy. Trump described this development as a major milestone in US-Japan relations and highlighted its potential to create millions of jobs and strengthen national and economic security. He emphasized the historic nature of the agreement, noting that it would revitalize the American industrial base and benefit both nations significantly. During his announcement, Trump underscored that this agreement would not have been possible without existing tariffs, suggesting that their imposition has played a crucial role in negotiating favorable terms for the US. He expressed optimism regarding specific sectors, including oil and gas in Texas, power generation in Ohio, and critical minerals in Georgia, indicating potential investment opportunities in these areas. Trump's remarks reflect broader goals of boosting domestic industries and securing strategic resources essential for the country's economic prosperity. Overall, this agreement marks a significant moment in US-Japan trade relations, signaling a shift towards deeper economic collaboration. The implications of this deal may extend beyond immediate economic benefits, potentially impacting geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region as both countries navigate their economic strategies amidst evolving global challenges.

A significant trade agreement has been reached between the US and Japan, with President Donald Trump announcing a $550 billion investment commitment from Japan.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Canadian businessmen and officials arrive at the National Palace

Canadian officials and businessmen arrived at the National Palace to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum to finalize an economic action plan focused on critical minerals and supply chains between the two countries.

Feb 17 • 19:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

This continent challenges global mining: 'We are witnessing strong geopolitical tensions driven by increased competition'

Africa, holding 30% of the world's critical minerals, seeks to impose its conditions in the global mining landscape amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 17 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula travels to India this Tuesday and is expected to sign agreements on critical minerals and artificial intelligence

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva embarks on a trip to India to secure strategic agreements on critical minerals and artificial intelligence.

Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Secret nuclear testing claims, military AI race: 7 US-China relations reads

The article discusses seven highlights related to US-China relations, covering topics such as internal political tensions in the US regarding tariffs, concerns over China's push for digital asset dominance, and strategies to counter China's influence in critical minerals.

Feb 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

On a visit to India, Lula will reinforce the sovereignty discourse and sign agreements

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to strengthen his sovereignty agenda and multilateralism during a state visit to India, where he will sign agreements on critical minerals, digital governance, and artificial intelligence.

Feb 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

China, Critical Minerals and a Strategic Opportunity for Argentina

China's economic transformation emphasizes the critical role of mining and minerals in its long-term planning, presenting opportunities for Argentina.

Feb 15 • 23:54 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Rubio: Looking forward to collaborating with Norway

Senator Marco Rubio expressed excitement about collaborating with Norway on critical minerals and Arctic security following a meeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Munich.

Feb 15 • 00:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Geoffrey Pyatt at the Oslo Energy Forum 2026: Critical Minerals, Aluminum and Energy Security

The Oslo Energy Forum 2026 concluded with discussions on energy security and the geopolitical implications of the global energy transition.

Feb 14 • 12:24 UTC

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