Vietnam arrests rare earth industry officials, casting shadow over plans to rival China

The Act permits anyone with a free miner certificate to acquire mineral claims online through an automated system in First Nations’ territories, without their consultation or consent.

Albemarle’s Greenbushes hard rock mine in Australia holds top spot.

Rising demand for EVs is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw materials.

Rising geopolitical tensions and the prospect of industrial decoupling are fueling a surge of interest in the processing of energy-transition metals outside China.

Mining activity tumbled 3.1% in February from the previous month.

Australia sees its booming lithium sector matching thermal coal’s importance within five years.

China’s leading renewables firms are joining the rush to open factories in the US.

The decision came after the International Seabed Authority spent the past two weeks debating standards for the new and controversial practice.

Chile, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s mined copper, posted its lowest monthly production in six years on Friday.