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Chinese lending across Africa has fallen to its lowest level in nearly two decades, tightening capital for mining and infrastructure projects.
Beijing’s retreat...
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Australia will fast-track a A$1.2 billion critical minerals stockpile, targeting rare earths, antimony and gallium.
The reserve is designed to secure supply for...
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Over 60% of global critical mineral demand is met through international trade, creating structural interdependence between producers and consumers
Clean energy demand pushes...
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The White House is planning more “historic deals” with US mining companies to secure critical mineral supply chains for defense and high-tech...
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The US government is preparing to acquire equity stakes in additional critical-minerals firms.
This move builds on recent fiscal support and funding rounds...
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President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on November 24, 2025, launching the Genesis Mission, a national AI-driven science initiative
The mission...
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Canada is establishing a C$2 billion (≈ US$1.4 billion) “Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund” over five years, aimed at equity stakes, loan guarantees...
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The U.S. canceled a $500 million Pentagon-backed cobalt tender due to lack of supply and bidding gaps, exposing structural Western dependence on...
