Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium.
Tag: Rare Earths
Myanmar’s War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital
The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.
China Announces a Ban on Rare Minerals to the U.S.
The move escalates supply chain warfare and comes a day after the Biden administration expanded curbs on the sale of advanced American technology to China.
Rare Earth Metals May Be Lurking in Your Junk Drawer
And that’s a good thing. They’re critical for renewable energy, and a new study says recovering them from old cellphones and other waste could help meet the demand.
Three Months After Biden, It’s Xi’s Turn to Court Vietnam
The Chinese leader wants assurances that the strategically important country isn’t taking Washington’s side against Beijing, analysts say.
So Thieves Nabbed Your Catalytic Converter. Here’s Where It Ended Up.
The pollution control devices contain valuable metals, making them a hot commodity for recycling. Some beneficiaries of the thefts look the other way.
Sweden Says It Has Uncovered a Rare Earth Bonanza
A state-owned mining company announced it had found Europe’s largest deposit of the vital minerals used in electric vehicles and other green technology.
The World Wants Greenland’s Minerals, but Greenlanders Are Wary
The island has rare elements needed for electric cars and wind turbines. But protesters are blocking one project, signaling that mining companies must tread carefully.
Amid Shortfalls, Biden Signs Executive Order to Bolster Critical Supply Chains
The order is intended to help insulate the economy from future shortages of critical imported components by making the United States less reliant on foreign supplies.
‘Weaponized’ Currency and Mining Limits: China’s Responses to Trump Take Shape
Beijing’s signals suggest it is ready to retaliate should the White House follow through on its new tariff threat, with potentially disruptive results.