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Explore the high-stakes world of rare earth mining with Skillings. This category covers the exploration, production, and processing of critical elements like neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium—essential to defense, clean energy, and electronics. We report on China’s dominance, U.S. and EU supply chain diversification, refining challenges, and investment flows. Whether you’re a policymaker, investor, or tech manufacturer, this section offers strategic insights into how rare earths shape the future of geopolitics and innovation.
President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. production of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at enhancing national security and securing…
IEA warns of mineral mining risks and urges supply chain diversification to protect global industries from disruption.
China rare earth elements restrictions shake U.S. trade negotiations, exposing critical supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical risks.
IEA warns refining concentration in critical minerals threatens supply stability, as China's dominance risks market shocks.
Rare earth diversification and processing gain traction as the U.S. and Brazil move to weaken China’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains.
Rio Tinto gallium extraction project marks first in North America, targeting 5–10% of global production amid rising critical mineral demand.
Victory Metals receives $190M LOI under EXIM Section 402, advancing US rare earths financing goals and reducing reliance on Chinese critical mineral supply chains.
This month, the Chinese government announced new export controls on seven rare earth minerals critical to both civilian industries and national defense systems in the United…
In a major escalation of the ongoing China-US trade war, the Chinese government has suspended rare earth exports, disrupting global supply chains and placing immense pressure…
Europe’s efforts to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals are being undercut by steep cost disadvantages, casting doubt over the continent’s ability to meet…
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