More: Rare Earth Elements
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the Race for Rare Earths Strategic Cooperation in Central Asia
Central Asia in the Global Rare Earth Race
As Washington and Beijing have escalated their trade confrontation, the rare earth sector has emerged as one...
A Bundle of Chopsticks: How ASEAN Can Deepen Rare Earth Cooperation
ASEAN’s REE Potential
Amid today’s war-induced energy shocks and the perennial urgency of decarbonisation, rare earth elements (REEs), the 17 metallic elements essential for electronics...
Are Critical Minerals Catalysing the Second Scramble for Africa?
It is a well-documented fact that the possession of resources has significantly governed power structures. The early colonisation of distant lands for control over...
Critical Minerals Rush Risks Creating Global Oversupply, Industry Warns
Western governments are pouring tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals projects as they attempt to reduce dependence on China for materials essential...
China’s Rare Earth Restrictions on Japan Revive Fears of Economic Coercion and Supply Chain Warfare
China has effectively halted exports of several critical heavy rare earth minerals and gallium to Japan for months, reviving memories of a similar confrontation...
Geology meets Geopolitics: The Global Race for Critical Minerals in the Climate transition
As the world seeks to mitigate climate change by transitioning to renewable energy sources, geopolitical actors are entering a new resource race to secure...
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...