EU watching rare market closely, determined to secure supplies – trade chief

Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows.

The projects, which span 11 states, are designed to strengthen and streamline the manufacturing of high-impact components and technologies.

Washington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability.

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.