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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.
In a significant step to strengthen its critical minerals sector, the Indian government has eliminated customs duty on critical minerals, including waste and scrap of key…
Integral Metals Corp. has completed the Woods Creek acquisition, expanding its rare earth holdings in southwestern Montana.
Nickel is at the heart of a geopolitical tug-of-war, fueled by its essential role in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and broader energy transition goals. With global…
In a move that blends economic ambition with national security strategy, President Donald Trump’s suggestion to “purchase” Greenland has reignited longstanding U.S. interest in the Arctic…
The relentless surge in global demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronics has catapulted lithium-ion battery recycling into the center of industrial innovation and environmental…
American Rare Earths (ASX: ARR) is intensifying efforts to position the United States as a global leader in critical mineral supply chains. Its subsidiary, Wyoming Rare,…
Nickel prices have plummeted to their lowest levels since November 2020, capping off a challenging year for one of the most essential industrial metals.
As Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, his nomination of Christopher Wright as Secretary of Energy signals a bold push to…
Antimony, a critical mineral for weapons and renewable energy, is gaining attention from the mining industry, with Alaska positioned as a potential key player.
As the global emphasis on low-carbon energy grows, uranium—the key fuel for nuclear power—is experiencing a notable resurgence. Canada, with its world-class uranium reserves, is now…
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