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Natural Gas $ 3.527 / Btu 0.20%

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Critical Minerals

Trump planning to stockpile deep-sea minerals to counter China: FT

April 13, 2025

Trump planning to stockpile deep-sea minerals to counter China: FT

The executive order, according to FT, would allow the US government to build a "strategic reserve" of these critical minerals.

One of the strangest chapters in copper mining is drawing to a close

April 10, 2025

One of the strangest chapters in copper mining is drawing to a close

When copper prices are swinging this wildly it’s easy to lose sight of the giant hole that exists in the industry where dynamite meets bedrock.

Uzbekistan, US companies ink minerals deals

April 10, 2025

Uzbekistan, US companies ink minerals deals

Uzbekistan has been looking to tap into its vast endowment resources, including many of the critical minerals being sought after by the US.

Infographic: Copper spheres of control

April 10, 2025

Infographic: Copper spheres of control

Who controls the future of copper mining?

Column: China primes rare earths weapon as trade war escalates

April 10, 2025

Column: China primes rare earths weapon as trade war escalates

Chances are you've never heard of the rare earths that are now going to be subject to export restrictions, but they have seeped into all aspects of modern technology.

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to speed permits, make Canada energy superpower

April 9, 2025

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to speed permits, make Canada energy superpower

The Liberal Party leader said at a campaign stop in Calgary that his government would create a Major Federal Project Office with a “one project, one review” mandate.

Rio Tinto hopes Trump will clear path for Resolution copper project

April 9, 2025

Rio Tinto hopes Trump will clear path for Resolution copper project

Copper CEO Katie Jackson said rising US interest in the copper supply chain may lead to approval for the stalled mine.

Europe seen struggling to compete with China on rare earths

April 8, 2025

Europe seen struggling to compete with China on rare earths

"Today there's a cost gap of 20% to 40% between a value chain in China and a potential value chain in Europe," a consultancy says.

Ma’aden weighs foreign partner for minerals processing pact

April 8, 2025

Ma’aden weighs foreign partner for minerals processing pact

Saudi Arabia's flagship miner is considering choosing at least one of four foreign firms to form a rare earths processing partnership.

US discusses tariffs, critical minerals with Pakistan

April 7, 2025

US discusses tariffs, critical minerals with Pakistan

The Trump administration has also used prospects of engagement over critical minerals with others countries.

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