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A call to shift perspective: Africa’s opportunity to pivot in a changing geopolitical landscape
The world is entering a new geopolitical era – one defined by retreating superpowers, restructured trade dynamics, and ...
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Mineral diplomacy is the newest game. Here’s how US, China, India are playing it
China built its mineral empire with foresight. The US is reacting with tariffs. And emerging powers like India are stepping ...
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Strong U.S. Refining Chain Critical to Break China’s Control of Rare Earths
The U.S.-China trade war and the Trump Administration’s priority on minerals led to MP Materials, owner of America’s only ...
A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals
China has implemented new export controls for rare earth minerals and magnets. The changes could upend the shift to electric ...
China keeps hold on rare earth metals after lifting some U.S. export curbs
China trade deal was announced, significantly de-escalating the tariff war that has roiled the global economy.
China lifts export controls for 28 U.S. companies, but not key rare earths
China trade deal was announced, significantly de-escalating the tariff war that has roiled the global economy.
The U.S.-China trade war’s 90-day pause was 70 years in the making
As Trump tries to gain leverage from tariffs, China is well aware of its strategic ace. So is Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
US And Saudi Forge Rare Earth Alliance, But Are We Trading One Dependency For Another?
Under the agreement, Ma'aden and MP Materials will explore cooperation across the rare earth value chain—from mining and ...
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China lifts dual-use rare earth export ban on 28 US companies
The suspension aligns with the recent agreement between China and the US to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other's ...
China lifts curbs on export of rare earth minerals to the U.S.
China has lifted its export restrictions on rare earth elements and other goods and technologies for military use, targeting ...