#critical-minerals

#critical-minerals

Agreements signed between Ontario and Alberta to build a railway and enhance trade in the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region.

The Quad summit focused on diversifying supply chains for critical minerals to reduce dependence on China.

India, Japan, USA, and Australia launched a 'Critical Minerals Initiative' to strengthen supply chains against reliance on one supplier, particularly China.

Rare earth elements are crucial for both green technology and military needs, yet reliance on China complicates U.S. strategic interests.

The DRC and Rwanda signed a US-brokered peace agreement to end conflict and secure access to critical minerals.

The US and China have agreed on a trade framework to move forward on resolving tariff and mineral export issues.

Demand for copper will exceed supply by 2035, posing challenges for the low-carbon transition.

Exploration for critical minerals is costly and often unproductive, leading companies to innovate with robotics to reduce drilling costs.

The EU seeks to diversify critical minerals sourcing from Central Asia to reduce reliance on China.

The competition for critical minerals raises significant geopolitical risks and challenges to global stability.

Trump is leveraging wartime powers to secure domestic rare earth production and sign a deal with Ukraine for critical minerals.

Trump suggests using economic force to annex Canada for its resources.

Ukrainian and US officials are negotiating a critical minerals deal amid transatlantic tensions, sparked by President Trump's remarks on Zelensky.

Kolwezi is a critical site for U.S.-Chinese competition over minerals like copper and cobalt despite its humble appearance.