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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe's Ban On Raw Minerals Exports Puts Chinese Firms Under Pressure

The Chinese government has advised its nationals and businesses in Zimbabwe to be cautious following a new ban on exporting raw minerals and lithium concentrates.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Anyone who wants their lawn to grow greener and stronger needs to pour on 1 natural item

Gardening experts recommend using Epsom salt to enhance lawn growth and color by providing essential minerals.

Mar 23 • 04:01 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China reports ‘stunning’ critical minerals finds as hi-tech race with US heats up

China announces significant discoveries of critical minerals, including rare earth elements and fluorite, amidst rising competition with the United States in high-tech sectors.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe Slams the Brakes on Mineral Exports to China's Detriment

Zimbabwe has abruptly suspended its exports of raw minerals, including lithium, aimed at developing local industries and better controlling the resource sector, disproportionately impacting China.

Mar 21 • 06:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mexico enters the global critical minerals board amid the pulse between the USA and China

Mexico is emerging as a player in the global market for critical minerals, with the USA looking to reduce its dependence on China by partnering with Mexico.

Mar 21 • 04:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The U.S. Must Recognize 'Deterrence' – Diplomatic Astuteness Explained by an International Political Scholar

An expert discusses the complexities and challenges in U.S.-Japan relations amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and China.

Mar 20 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta wants to vote on the regulatory framework for critical minerals in April

The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, aims to vote on Brazil's national policy for critical and strategic minerals in early April.

Mar 20 • 17:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government wants to solve the problem of unused deposits. It invites municipalities for talks

The Polish government is engaging local municipalities in talks to address the issue of unused mineral deposits and aims to create a structured approach to resource exploitation.

Mar 20 • 16:36 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Tanzania Resolves Amazonite Gemstone Mining Dispute in Karatu

Tanzania's government intervened to resolve a mining dispute between Paradiso Minerals Limited and investor Zhao Hao over the extraction of amazonite gemstones in Karatu District.

Mar 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Agreement signed between Goiás and the US government will share critical minerals mapping

The state of Goiás signed a memorandum with the US government to share geological data on critical minerals, raising concerns over national security and the lack of regulatory framework in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The US and Brazil negotiate an agreement on critical minerals, says US diplomat

The United States is in negotiations with Brazil for an agreement regarding critical mineral supply chains amidst diplomatic tensions.

Mar 19 • 12:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Africa's Minerals Boon, Cautious Optimism Amid Geopolitical Disruptions

Africa is experiencing both optimism and caution regarding its mineral resources due to the effects of global geopolitical tensions and trade policies.

Mar 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Greenpeace targets PM's office over possible NZ minerals deal with US

Greenpeace protests outside New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's office against a potential minerals deal with the US due to environmental and ethical concerns.

Mar 18 • 23:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'We have a federal-level agreement proposal,' says US official about critical minerals in Brazil

Negotiations are ongoing between the United States and Brazil regarding an agreement on critical mineral supply chains, despite some diplomatic tensions.

Mar 18 • 17:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

IDB sets its sights on Mexican lithium: Opens the door to finance projects and collaborate with Pemex

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has expressed its willingness to provide financial and technical support for the development of Mexico's lithium industry and other critical minerals.

Mar 17 • 21:28 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump Knocks Out Europe in the Hunt for Important Minerals. Unclear What Happens to Norway’s Giant Find.

The U.S. is investing billions to diminish China's monopoly on critical minerals, with significant implications for Norway's rare earth resource, the Fensfield.

Mar 16 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Caiado anticipates federal government and will sign critical minerals agreement between Goiás and the USA

Goiás Governor Ronaldo Caiado is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Donald Trump's administration focused on critical minerals.

Mar 16 • 20:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What is the 'Vault Project' with which the U.S. wants to secure a strategic reserve of critical minerals and what role does Latin America play

The U.S. is launching the 'Vault Project' to establish a strategic reserve of critical minerals to reduce dependence on China.

Mar 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s supply chain meets the wall of African resource nationalism

African nations are increasingly imposing export restrictions on critical minerals to enhance local benefits, significantly impacting Chinese supply chains.

Mar 16 • 06:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kast brings Chile closer to the US sphere of influence in the race for critical minerals and rare earths

Chile enhances its cooperation with the United States in the field of critical minerals and rare earths under President José Antonio Kast's administration.

Mar 16 • 04:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Interest in minerals from the energy transition reaches investments

There has been a growing interest among Brazilian investors in critical minerals linked to the energy transition, leading investment firms to offer related products.

Mar 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Tokyo's Undersea Rare Earth Development, Will the US Be a 'Backer'?... "It Seems to Be Discussed at the US-Japan Summit"

The Japanese government is reportedly negotiating with the United States to jointly develop rare earth minerals from the seabed near Minami-Tori Island, which is believed to hold the world's largest deposits.

Mar 15 • 09:17 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Tariffs, stockpiles, distrust: the EU’s messy bid to ditch China hits capacity problems

The EU is facing challenges in its efforts to reduce reliance on China, as it seeks to negotiate a memorandum on critical minerals with the US amid underlying tensions regarding trust and capacity.

Mar 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

China and US begin fresh round of trade talks in Paris

China and the United States have initiated a new round of trade talks in Paris, focusing on trade, investment, and rare earth minerals ahead of President Trump's impending visit to China.

Mar 15 • 08:53 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norway and Canada enter into an agreement on space cooperation

Norway and Canada have agreed to collaborate more closely in space exploration and security, as well as in areas like digital sovereignty and critical minerals.

Mar 14 • 15:12 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

No, we are not prepared

The West's dependence on rare minerals, predominantly controlled by China, highlights Norway's untapped resources, especially in Telemark, amidst slow bureaucratic progress and energy strain looming ahead.

Mar 14 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Billion-Dollar Offensive by the US to Secure Brazil's Critical Minerals — and Leave China Behind

The United States has launched a billion-dollar effort to access Brazil's reserves of critical minerals and rare earth elements, aiming to reduce dependence on China.

Mar 13 • 09:49 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'India is America's most trusted partner', what Trump’s special associate said

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gore emphasized the significant importance of India-U.S. relations at the India Today Conclave 2026, highlighting their strategic partnership and nearing a critical minerals agreement.

Mar 13 • 06:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India and the US prepare for a major mineral deal, Ambassador Sergio Ghor said at the India Today Conclave

India and the US are nearing a significant agreement regarding critical minerals, according to US Ambassador Sergio Ghor, who spoke at the India Today Conclave 2026.

Mar 13 • 05:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump Administration Hosts Event on Critical Minerals in SP, in Strategy Against China's Dominance

The Trump administration is set to organize a seminar on critical minerals in São Paulo, demonstrating U.S. interest in Brazil's resource sector.

Mar 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ilan Goldfajn: “In this more fragmented and polarized world, Latin America can offer secure supply chains”

Ilan Goldfajn discusses Latin America's potential to provide secure supply chains amid global fragmentation, with substantial financial backing from the Inter-American Development Bank.

Mar 12 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dnit authorizes mining company to change layout of BR-226 to expand gold exploration in RN

Aura Minerals has secured approval from Brazil's National Department of Transport Infrastructure (Dnit) to alter the route of BR-226, allowing for the expansion of gold mining operations in Rio Grande do Norte.

Mar 12 • 11:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

They See Critical Minerals as a Strategic Opportunity for Mexico and the Latin American Region: IDB

Critical minerals have been identified as a strategic economic opportunity for Mexico and Latin America, according to a recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank.

Mar 12 • 03:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Odora Minerals takes projects to PDAC 2026, a global mining event

Odora Minerals will showcase its projects at the 2026 PDAC, a leading global mining event held in Toronto, attracting key players in the mineral industry to discuss trends and investment opportunities.

Mar 11 • 17:42 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Chile joins 'Shield of the Americas': Will sign agreement with Trump on critical minerals and security

Chile's new right-wing president intends to strengthen ties with the Trump administration by signing agreements on critical minerals and security.

Mar 11 • 17:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

US to counter China’s critical minerals dominance with ‘game-changing’ innovations

The US plans to counter China's dominance in critical minerals through innovative recycling and processing technologies, according to a Department of Energy official.

Mar 9 • 22:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula advocates joint exploration of rare earths with South Africa: 'They have already taken our gold, what more do they want to take?'

During a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazilian President Lula emphasized Brazil's intent to develop rare earth minerals jointly with South Africa for economic and technological benefits.

Mar 9 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rare earths in Goiás: state signs partnership with Japan to extract minerals

The Brazilian state of Goiás has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan to explore rare earth minerals and enhance research and investment in this sector.

Mar 9 • 16:22 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

An Arab giant buys Polish technology. AI detects critical mineral deposits

A Polish AI technology for pinpointing critical mineral deposits has attracted the attention of Arab investors, leading to the acquisition of TerraEye.

Mar 9 • 09:52 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why China’s critical mineral dominance is still disrupting US supply chains

China's dominance in the market for critical minerals continues to disrupt US supply chains despite some easing of export controls.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police uncovers gang involved in million-dollar theft of minerals at the Port of Santos and blocks R$ 15 million in assets

The Brazilian Civil Police revealed a criminal organization involved in the theft of tungsten and scheelite at the Port of Santos, blocking R$ 15 million in assets and detaining a key suspect.

Mar 7 • 11:40 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Conrad Black: Canada must unleash the Ring of Fire

Conrad Black argues that Canada has the potential to control the global supply of chromium by fully developing the Ring of Fire mining region.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina sought investments at the world's largest mining fair

Argentina is actively seeking to position itself as a key provider of critical minerals for the global energy transition at the PDAC 2026 mining fair in Toronto.

Mar 6 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

After oil, US moves to secure access to Venezuelan minerals

US mining companies are seeking investment opportunities in Venezuela to access critical minerals during a visit by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

Mar 5 • 09:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIPR commends SMDF boss Shinkafi for transformative leadership

The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations has praised Fatima Shinkafi for her leadership and contributions to Nigeria's solid minerals sector.

Mar 5 • 07:39 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Canadian prime minister offers to team up with Australia as ‘strategic cousins’ – video

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney proposes enhanced cooperation with Australia on critical minerals, defense, and trade during his visit.

Mar 5 • 02:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CBN gold holdings rise to $3.5bn

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased its gold reserves to $3.5 billion through domestically sourced and refined gold.

Mar 5 • 00:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Beyond Organic': Aiming to Become a Global Healing Lifestyle Platform

iCoop Natural Dream is actively pursuing its goal of becoming a global healing lifestyle platform, moving beyond simple organic food distribution.

Mar 4 • 23:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Canadian PM Mark Carney offers to team up with Australia as ‘strategic cousins’ to push back against dominant superpowers

In a speech in Canberra, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for Canada and Australia to collaborate against superpowers and announced Australia’s participation in the G7 critical minerals alliance.

Mar 4 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chips, Critical Minerals, and the New Geoeconomics of Power

The article discusses the transformation of the international economy from a model of global integration to one that increasingly recognizes risks in interdependence, accelerated by the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 4 • 23:26 UTC

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