Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 45
The rare earth cat-and-mouse game between China and the United States dominated the headlines this week.
Roundup – Critical Raw Materials News of Week 45
Economy
USGS Adds Ten New Materials to 2025 Critical Minerals List
USGS Adds Ten New Materials to 2025 Critical Minerals List
Copper, silver, rhenium, and silicon are now among those deemed vital to the U.S. economy and national security.
MP Materials: Pentagon Investment Initially Weighs on Revenue
MP Materials: Pentagon Investment Initially Weighs on Revenue
CEO: Government Must Support Critical Industries
China’s Rare Earth Exports Edge Higher in October After Months of Decline
China’s Rare Earth Exports Edge Higher in October After Months of Decline
China’s rare earth exports rose slightly in October for the first time since June, signaling a tentative stabilization after several months of declining shipments.
Ucore and VAC: Another Partnership to Strengthen Western Rare Earth Supply Chains
Ucore and VAC: Another Partnership to Strengthen Western Rare Earth Supply Chains
The Canadian refining company aims to supply critical rare earth elements for magnet production in the United States and Europe.
Rio Tinto Secures $18 Million Investment to Expand Canadian Scandium Production
Rio Tinto Secures $18 Million Investment to Expand Canadian Scandium Production
The company extracts the critical mineral as a byproduct from its titanium dioxide production.