The announcement by ASX-listed Tivan of Japanese support for its fluorite projects is a small example of the effort to build supply chains independent of China.

It is an opportunity to build domestic capacity, strike deals with other countries and address dependency in its green energy ...

For long, critical minerals lay unearthed since miners weren't allowed to scoop out anything except what they were ...

The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative aims to secure and diversify supply chains to reduce dependence on China, with India playing a key role in strengthening global mineral security.