Common politics muddy waters in rare earth discovery

Donald Trump has described the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a "green scam" and vowed to repeal it after he returns to the White House in January.

Located in the north of the Siberian region of Yakutia, Tomtor is a key project in Russia's plans to boost output of rare earth.

Rare earths junior Hastings Technology Metals is in a dispute with its financial backer, Wyloo.

The companies are partners on the Separation Rapids lithium project in Kenora, Ontario, which is currently in the drilling stage.