USGS Publishes Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List
New additions to the list are potash, silicon, copper, silver, rhenium, and lead. Arsenic and tellurium to be removed.
USGS Publishes Draft 2025 Critical Minerals List
Politics
Untapped Potential: Japan Eyes Mining Investments in Nigeria
Untapped Potential: Japan Eyes Mining Investments in Nigeria
Partnership could boost local value creation in the African nation while strengthening Japan’s supply of critical raw materials.
China Tightens Control of Its Domestic Rare Earth Sector
China Tightens Control of Its Domestic Rare Earth Sector
New set of rules replaces the 2012 version, giving the central government more information and control over the industry.
USA: Fresh Funding for Critical Raw Materials?
USA: Fresh Funding for Critical Raw Materials?
The government may redirect money from the CHIPS and Science Act.
U.S. Expands Critical Minerals Strategy With New Stockpiles
U.S. Expands Critical Minerals Strategy With New Stockpiles
The largest ammunition base in the world could host strategic reserves of critical raw materials.
$1 Billion to Boost America’s Resource Independence
$1 Billion to Boost America’s Resource Independence
Department of Energy to announce funding opportunities for critical minerals and batteries.