Saskatchewan sets ambitious goal to compete with China in rare earths production
The Canadian province of Saskatchewan is positioning itself as a competitor to China in the processing and production of rare earth elements, aiming to establish...
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China’s coal phase-out mandate could accelerate clean energy transition by 2045
Implementing a robust mandate to phase out coal power before 2045 could allow China to achieve a “positive tipping point” where clean energy becomes cheaper...
Mongolia’s iron ore exports to China jump 32% in 2024
Mongolia has seen a significant increase in iron ore exports to China, totaling 4.85 million tons from January to August 2024, marking a 32.47% rise...
China tightens grip on critica minerals: What it means for global supply chains and geopolitical dynamics
China’s dominance in critical minerals continues to escalate, significantly impacting global manufacturing, cross-border investments and geopolitical dynamics. As a leading producer of graphite, lithium, and...
America’s mineral crisis: The urgent need to address China’s dominance and reform mining policy
For over a decade, Washington has been vocal about the necessity to reduce China’s dominance over global mineral supplies. Both Presidents Trump and Biden have...
How Japan’s approach to mineral supply chain challenges can guide global efforts against Chinese dominance
Countries around the world are grappling with the challenge of reducing China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains. To navigate this complex issue, there are...
Iron ore struggles to recover as China’s steel market remains sluggish
Iron ore prices steadied but are on track for their worst week since March, with little sign of recovery for China’s struggling steel market. Zhang...
Global critical minerals supply chain faces uncertainty amid China’s export controls
Experts in the critical minerals sector are raising concerns about the potential global repercussions of China’s recent changes to its export controls. These adjustments, which...
Turkey seeks collaboration with China on rare earth processing to attract EV manufacturers
Turkey is seeking to form a partnership with China to develop and process its newly discovered rare earth elements deposit, potentially enhancing its appeal to...
POSCO Group invests $40 million in Tanzanian graphite mine to cut reliance on Chinese supplies
POSCO Group, South Korea’s major steel and battery materials conglomerate, is investing in Tanzania’s Mahenge Graphite Project, the world’s second-largest graphite reserve, to cut reliance...