rare earths

EU rare earth push: Brussels rolls out €3-bn plan to slash China dependence; new supply hub and export curbs in pipeline

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The European Union is launching a major plan to lessen its reliance on China for rare earths. This strategy involves increasing mining, refining, and recycling ...

US-China trade boost: US hopes to finalise China rare earths deal by Thanksgiving; Beijing to suspend export curbs

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The US aims to finalize a rare earths deal with China by Thanksgiving, suspending Beijing’s export restrictions on critical minerals. This tentative agreement, following the ...

US-China rare earths dynamics: Scott Bessent slams Beijing’s restrictions

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizes China’s rare earth export controls, stating the US and allies are rapidly building independent supply chains. He accuses past ...

Trade row: Trump says he could ‘destroy China’; hints at 200% tariffs on rare earths

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President Trump asserted the U.S. holds significant leverage over China, hinting at the potential to severely damage their economy if necessary, during a meeting with ...

Trump’s ‘critical’ move on Pakistan? US step on BLA may aim at America mining rare earths; how will China react?

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The US designation of the Baloch Liberation Army as a terrorist group strengthens Pakistan’s stance against Baloch activists and potentially opens doors for American mining ...