More: Rare Earth Elements
US China Rare Earth Deal Offers Limited Relief as Beijing Maintains Tight Export Controls
The latest statement from the United States suggests that China will address concerns over shortages of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, following recent...
Norway Takes Control of Fen Project to Fast Track Europe’s Largest Rare Earth Deposit
Europe is accelerating efforts to secure access to critical minerals as part of its broader strategy to reduce dependence on external suppliers, particularly China....
West Races to Break China’s Grip on Critical Minerals
The European Union and the United States are nearing a strategic agreement to coordinate the production and supply of critical minerals, according to reports.
The...
Congo’s Cobalt Curbs Expose China’s Critical Metals Vulnerability
China has long been viewed as the powerhouse of critical minerals, particularly those used in batteries for electric vehicles. In 2024, it accounted for...
Turkey Condemns Greece-Chevron Gas Exploration Off Crete
Turkey on Thursday criticized Greece’s “unilateral activities” in hydrocarbon fields south of Crete, carried out by a consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron,...
Li Signals Rare Earth Leverage as U.S.–China Mineral Rivalry Deepens
Chinese Premier Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in Jiangxi province this week, a move that carries symbolic and strategic weight ahead of the...
South Korea Seeks Minerals Cooperation with China After Joining US-Led Trade Bloc
South Korea is pursuing closer cooperation with China on critical mineral supply chains even as it deepens its participation in a U.S.-led effort to...
US Leads Global Push to Break China’s Stranglehold on Critical Minerals
The United States is convening more than 50 countries in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ways to broaden access to critical minerals and reduce...
The New Colonialism: Energy, Minerals, and the Return of Resource Empire
Introduction
Contrary to popular belief, colonialism did not end with the mid-century independence wave. Instead, it took on novel (‘neo’) and more subtle disguises such...
Australia Presses Ahead with Critical Minerals Strategy Despite U.S. Policy Retreat
Australia’s response to the U.S. decision to step back from guaranteeing minimum prices for critical minerals projects highlights the growing centrality of state intervention...