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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Findings at Fensfeldt in Nome Nearly Doubled: - A Whole New League

Recent updates show that the rare earth elements found in Fensfeldt, Nome, have significantly increased, boosting Norway's potential in critical minerals.

Mar 3 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Why US money may not be enough to break China’s rare earths dominance

The U.S. is attempting to challenge China's supremacy in rare earth minerals by investing significantly in Africa, yet experts caution that financial investment alone may not suffice.

Feb 28 • 15:00 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
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Chinese company fights to maintain ownership stake in controversial Greenland mining project

A Chinese state-owned company is taking legal action to preserve its ownership stake in a mining project in Greenland that has drawn significant public attention.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Elevation of South Korea-Brazil 'Strategic Partnership'... Lula asks for rare earth investment

South Korea and Brazil have elevated their relationship to a 'strategic partnership' after 67 years of diplomatic ties, with discussions on expanding trade and enhancing cooperation in various sectors.

Feb 23 • 07:48 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

India and Brazil Strengthen Their Partnership in Rare Earth Minerals

India and Brazil have signed a framework agreement to enhance cooperation in rare earth minerals amid global supply chain challenges.

Feb 21 • 10:37 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Lula in New Delhi: The Mineral Alliance Strengthens the Diplomacy of Medium Powers

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva are meeting in New Delhi to enhance cooperation on minerals and rare earth elements.

Feb 21 • 06:37 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Draft Bill in Congress Proposes Creation of National Rare Earth Reserve in Southern MG and Interior SP

A proposed bill in Brazil's Congress aims to establish a national rare earth reserve in the Poços de Caldas region, placing the responsibility for research and exploration under the federal government.

Feb 15 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Could the US unlock China’s rare earths grip with AI and quantum computing?

The article discusses how the US might challenge China's dominance in rare earth minerals through the use of AI and quantum computing to create synthetic substitutes.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Triple dispute over Brazil's rare earths intensifies

A global race for Brazil's vast rare earth deposits is intensifying, with the United States, China, and the European Union competing for access to these crucial minerals.

Feb 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil should not join the alliance proposed by the United States on critical minerals

The Brazilian government is unlikely to join the recently announced U.S. alliance on critical and rare earth minerals, which is set to be discussed in an upcoming meeting between Presidents Lula and Donald Trump.

Feb 6 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

US calls more than 50 countries to join alliance on critical minerals and rare earths; China reacts

The United States has invited over 50 countries, including Brazil, to join an alliance focused on critical minerals and rare earth elements, prompting a reaction from China.

Feb 6 • 00:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The US Struggles with Rare Earths, Attempting a Multilateral Trade Block for Key Minerals

The US is working to create a multilateral trade block to detach its key mineral supply chains from China's influence after last year's rare earth export controls by China caused significant supply chain disruptions.

Feb 5 • 16:32 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

From China’s chokehold to Trump’s stockpile, Europe looks for least bad rare earth bet

The EU industry chief is negotiating a memorandum on critical minerals with the U.S. to reduce Europe's reliance on China.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador signs agreement with the U.S. and other countries to ensure supply in mining

Ecuador, the United States, and 54 other countries have signed an agreement to secure supply in mining and the processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements.

Feb 5 • 01:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Asian country found rare earths in deep water sediments

A Japanese test mission has recovered sediments containing rare earth minerals from approximately 6,000 meters underwater, highlighting efforts to lessen dependence on China for these valuable resources.

Feb 4 • 17:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Rare minerals cause global conflicts. But what are they actually used for?

The article discusses a meeting organized by the Trump administration with EU ministers regarding key minerals, highlighting the significance and use of rare earth elements crucial for high-tech devices, primarily sourced from China.

Feb 4 • 11:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Treasure found at 6000 meters: 'China will no longer be our only option'

Japan has uncovered sediment rich in rare earth elements from a depth of 6,000 meters during a test mission, aiming to reduce reliance on China for these valuable minerals.

Feb 4 • 06:39 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

13 Years in the Depths: How Japan Discovered Rare Minerals That Could Supply the World for Centuries?

Japan has announced the discovery of rare earth minerals that could provide resources for the world for 780 years, a culmination of 13 years of research beginning in 2013 in the western Pacific near Minami Torishima Island.

Feb 4 • 05:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

In the Face of China.. This is America's Plan to Secure Rare Minerals

The U.S. plans to strengthen and diversify its supply chains for critical minerals with the participation of delegations from over 50 countries amid concerns over China's manipulation of prices for lithium, nickel, and rare earth minerals.

Feb 3 • 16:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Trump moving to curb US reliance on Chinese minerals

US President Donald Trump plans to create a strategic stockpile of critical minerals to lessen dependence on China, which currently dominates the rare-earth minerals market.

Feb 2 • 17:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA creates a new federal reserve. It is about rare earth metals

The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.

Feb 2 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Japan taps rare earth-rich mud from deep-sea floor to cut reliance on China

Japan has successfully retrieved rare earth-rich sediment from 6,000 meters below the sea floor in an effort to reduce its dependence on China for these critical minerals.

Feb 2 • 04:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

“Disciplined Democracy”: Who are the (un)beneficiaries of the elections in Burma?

The elections in Myanmar failed to maintain even the semblance of fairness, but may provide the military junta with a ticket to international recognition, as they gain support from countries like China and Russia, with Donald Trump potentially interested due to the region's rare earth minerals.

Jan 28 • 15:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Australia, in agreement with G7, is creating strategic reserves. It was decided what to focus on

Australia is prioritizing antimony, gallium, and rare earth minerals as part of its strategic reserves worth AUD 1.2 billion, ahead of the G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington.

Jan 12 • 11:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Venezuela has a lot of oil. It also has something else that Trump needs

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American companies will gain access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves, while also showing interest in the country's untapped mineral and rare earth elements vital for various industries.

Jan 12 • 06:00 UTC

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