The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium.

The agency had previously set a forecast of $3.90 in May.

The Shanghai bulls have so far made little impact on the London market.

Gold has rallied around 15% over the past 12 months.

The consumption figure excludes reserve purchases by the People's Bank of China.

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.