Securing raw materials: Challenges and strategies for Germany’s economy
Minerals and metals like lithium and copper are crucial, but rare earths such as scandium, cerium, promethium, terbium and thulium are equally essential. While rare...
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Exploring Europe’s mineral frontier: Navigating challenges in pursuit of autonomy
Amid the European Union’s pursuit of “strategic autonomy,” the recent events surrounding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have highlighted the EU’s reliance on fossil energy from...
Surge in Chinese copper exports expected as prices soar
In a bid to dampen soaring copper prices and alleviate pressure on their order books, Chinese copper producers are gearing up to export up to...
North American graphite miners call for tariffs to challenge China’s control in EV battery materials
North American graphite miners are urging the U.S. government to impose a 25 percent tariff on three graphite products from China. This move aims to...
Unlocking potential: Ghana-China collaboration in green mineral ventures
Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Jinapor, has made a compelling argument for collaboration between the Chinese government and businesses in the strategic...
Nornickel plans to close Arctic copper plant, establish new smelter in China
Nornickel, a major Russian nickel and palladium mining company, is adjusting its strategy in response to Western sanctions by shutting down its Arctic copper plant...
US Government invests in Rainbow Rare Earths for resource development
Rainbow Rare Earths, a London-listed mining company, is poised to receive financial backing from the US Government to develop a South African mine for extracting...
Germany’s strategy to reduce dependency: Advancing de-risking in China policy
The concept of de-risking in Germany’s China policy highlights the need to reduce dependence on imports from China, but a recent study by the German...
Global pressure on China’s rare earth dominance amid decarbonization efforts
As the global community intensifies efforts toward decarbonization to combat climate change, China’s significant role in rare earth elements (REEs) production and its expanding influence...
China’s ambitious Sahara mine project: Rethinking iron ore sources amid economic shifts
Beijing is undertaking a colossal endeavor in the Sahara Desert, aiming to establish a mine that would serve as an alternative to Australian iron ore,...