ECONOMY
TOPSTORY
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.
NEWS
ANALYSES, BACKGROUND, INTERVIEWS
Gallium and Germanium: Export Restrictions Implemented One Year Ago
Exactly one year ago, China implemented export restrictions on gallium and germanium. How are exports currently developing?
Rare Earths: China’s Shenghe to Aquire Tanzanian Projects
Shenghe holds interest in multiple rare earth projects worldwide already, including in Tanzania.
Critical Raw Materials: Brazil on the Rise
The pioneer in renewable energies is now expanding its influence in the minerals sector.
Study: Lack of Data on the Impact of Mining
In many mining areas, the consequences for people and the environment are not documented.
