GRAPH: The critical minerals to watch in the US
China is keeping its powder dry on rare earth and graphite export bans, for now.
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Column: Critical minerals is a meaningless term, needs new definition and strategy
The term critical minerals has become so widespread that it has effectively lost its meaning, as it could be applied to virtually every metal being mined.
Indigenous leader in Peru says illegal miners use children as ‘human shields’ in the Amazon
The leader said he will ask the Peruvian government to declare a state of emergency in the area to allow the eviction of illegal miners.
Rio Tinto tests “virtual X-ray” technology for mineral exploration
The miner tested Atomionics' quantum gravity sensor for exploration for the first time in Arizona.
Cyclone Metals, Vale sign $138M deal to develop Iron Bear project
The iron ore project in Newfoundland and Labrador is located near Rio Tinto's IOC operations.
A little-known metal spikes as China-US trade showdown hits home
Bismuth, a critical metal used in defense industries, has spiked to a decade-high following China's retaliation of US tariffs.
Column: China’s retaliation to Trump tariffs will reshape coking coal flows, prices
China's retaliatory tariffs against US energy imports is likely to be most keenly felt in the seaborne market for metallurgical coal.
Gold price rebounds to $2,900 on softer dollar, tariff threats
Bullion has recovered since recording its biggest intraday decline in two months on Friday.
Iron ore price slides as cyclone-led supply fears ease in Australia
Western Australia's Port Hedland reopened on Saturday after Tropical Cyclone Zelia hit the state's Pilbara region.
