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The US oversees a peace pledge for east Congo, hoping to ease its access to critical minerals
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday oversaw the signing by Congo and Rwanda of a pledge to work toward a peace deal that ...
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IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification
The IEA has urged nations to focus on policies that promote the diversification of mineral sources and move away from ...
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Surging global demand for critical minerals will diminish protections for Indigenous rights, warn experts
A surge in demand for critical minerals will threaten protections for Indigenous Peoples around the world says expert.
Not Just ‘Rare Earths’: U.S. Gets Many Critical Minerals From China
Beijing’s ban on exporting six valuable minerals highlights America’s reliance on China for many raw materials that ...
How can Arizona mines produce key minerals and not harm the environment?
Mineral extraction has become central to U.S. security and trade policy. But can Arizona mines extract minerals responsibly?
Albanese government announces $1.2 billion plan to purchase critical minerals
A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals ...
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Australia to establish critical minerals strategic reserve to boost economic resilience
The Australian Government will establish a Critical Minerals Strategic Reserve to enhance the nation's economic resilience ...
Trump orders faster environmental reviews for oil and gas, critical minerals
The Trump administration is slashing timelines for environmental reviews for energy projects on federal lands.
Trump launches probe laying groundwork for tariffs on critical minerals
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing the Commerce Department to open a national security ...
The U.S. needs critical minerals. Can we get them without sacrificing our oceans?
President Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would speed up permitting for deep-sea mining, which could ...