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Since the tariff battle started earlier this year, the phrase “critical minerals” has become part of discussions around the world. What exactly are critical minerals and why are they important?

The once-obscure sector of critical minerals has, over the years, taken centre stage in geopolitical negotiations. As nations worldwide accelerate their transition towards clean energy and ...

Australia has been developing its critical mineral sector in recent years, aiming to become a major producer and processor of the high-demand minerals and metals needed to support a global green ...

North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill to promote the development of rare earth minerals. The bill aims to establish North Dakota as a leader in rare earth mineral production, which is ...

Australia is developing its critical minerals sector to support the global green transition. The government has launched strategies and tax incentives to attract investment and boost production.

An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump‘s hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada’s rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to ...

The Albanese government says it will use a critical minerals reserve as leverage with the Trump administration over tariffs, as the mining industry warned that establishing the stockpile could ...

In the 1980s, analysts warned that mineral shortages to rival the OPEC oil shock could undermine the Cold War arsenal. Today, the concern is about China cornering the market for lithium and cobalt ...

Policies are in place but headway needs to be made. Amid a global scramble, the country should work towards a resilient circular supply chain for highly sought-after inputs—especially rare earths.