Across some of the world’s driest regions, strange barren circles known as “fairy circles” may be revealing something far more valuable than an unusual geological curiosity: naturally occurring hydrogen beneath the ground.
Across some of the world’s driest regions, strange barren circles known as “fairy circles” may be revealing something far more valuable than an unusual geological curiosity: naturally occurring hydrogen beneath the ground.
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Chinese manufacturers that rely on rare earth materials are using Beijing’s export controls as an opportunity to move higher up the industrial supply chain and gain ground on foreign competitors, as restrictions
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Sudan’s mining industry has suffered catastrophic losses totaling approximately $7 billion as the country’s civil war stretches into its 34th month, according to Ahmed Haroun al-Tom, Director of the General Authority for
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U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to launch a strategic stockpile of critical minerals backed by $12 billion in financing, marking a major escalation in Washington’s effort to reduce reliance on China
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The Trump administration is stepping back from plans to guarantee a minimum price for U.S. critical minerals projects, multiple sources told Reuters, in a move that reflects both congressional funding constraints and
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As Washington and Brasília mend diplomatic fences, the United States is quietly eyeing Brazil’s vast but untapped rare earth reserves as a strategic alternative to China’s dominance in the sector, according to
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Rio Tinto has confirmed it is in early-stage talks to acquire Glencore, a move that could create the world’s largest mining company with a combined market value approaching $207 billion, the companies
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In his second term, United States (US) President Donald Trump has elevated rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals to a top strategic priority, comparable to semiconductors, due to their indispensable role
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China has started granting licenses with extended terms to allow European companies to import critical minerals essential for industries including clean technology, automakers, and defense contractors, the European Commission’s trade chief Maros
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Australian gold producer Ravenswood Gold Pty. has obtained a $650 million private credit loan from investment firm RRJ Capital to refinance existing debt, according to people familiar with the matter. The financing,
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