Bloomberg: US Agencies Develop Minimum Pricing for Rare Metals
US government agencies are developing a minimum pricing system for rare metals to reduce dependence on China and attract private investment in the sector.
The state invests 65 million euros in the Sokli mining project
The Finnish government is investing 65 million euros into the Sokli mining project for the extraction of phosphate, niobium, and rare earth metals, with a focus on running a trial mine from 2026 to 2028.
Municipal veto can stop 50 mines
Sweden's government has reversed its stance on mining, allowing municipalities to veto mining permits for alum shale, potentially halting 50 mining projects.
The Rare Earth Metals War Between America and China Moves to Market Management Stage
A recent international ministerial meeting in Washington involving 55 countries highlighted the shift of the rare earth metals conflict from an industrial issue to a critical element of global economic stability.
Rare earth metals discovered 6 km under the ocean. Japan wants to become independent from China
Japan's JAMSTEC mission has made the world's first attempt to extract deep-sea rare earth metals, crucial for automotive and electronics industries, discovering sedimentary rocks containing these metals at a depth of 6 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean.
Japan successfully extracted rare metals from the floor of the Pacific Ocean
Japan has conducted its first successful extraction of rare metals from a depth of 6000 meters during a trial mission aimed at reducing reliance on China for these vital minerals.
Putin Appoints Shoygu's Daughter to New Position: How She Will Profit from It
Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed K. Shoygu to oversee the establishment of a cluster for the deep processing of colored, rare, and rare earth metals in the Angara and Yenisei region, as stated in a government order released on February 2.
USA invests in a reserve of rare earth metals
The Trump administration plans to allocate nearly $12 billion to create a strategic reserve of rare earth metals as part of 'Project Vault', aimed at reducing China's leverage in trade negotiations and protecting American manufacturers from supply chain disruptions.
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.
Trump will create a critical minerals reserve worth 12 billion dollars... to not depend on China
President Donald Trump plans to launch a strategic reserve of critical minerals with an initial capital of 12 billion dollars to mitigate supply shocks and reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese rare earths and metals.
European regulations play into the hands of China's rare earth metals business
European regulations are jeopardizing strategic independence from China in the rare earth metals sector, as highlighted by engineer Jane Paju, who notes the fragmented regulations and incomplete supply chains force local resources to be processed in Asia.
Russia plans large-scale search for rare metals in occupied Donetsk Oblast โ intelligence
Russia intends to conduct a large-scale geological exploration for rare and strategic metals in the occupied Donetsk Oblast from 2026 to 2031.
Greenland. A small economy with big problems in the sights of Trump
The article explores Greenland's economic challenges, Trump's interest in the region, Denmark's support efforts, the impact of geopolitical changes, the significance of rare earth metals, and the influences of U.S. strategic presence in the Arctic.
Geostrategic Battlefield at the North Pole: The Battle for Rare Metals and New Shipping Routes
The U.S. can deter China's expansion in the Arctic and its resources by adopting a proactive Arctic strategy, according to a 2023 report by the Arctic Institute.