China’s ban on critical mineral exports to the US marks escalation in trade tensions
China took a significant step in the ongoing trade war with the US by imposing a ban on the export of several critical minerals. This...
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Canada-United States partnership on critical minerals crucial amid China’s export restrictions
China’s recent export ban on gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials critical to military and technological applications serves as a stark reminder of the...
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo: The heart of global mineral rivalry between the U.S. and China
Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, may appear unremarkable, but it plays a pivotal role in global resource extraction. Surrounded by...
China bans exports of critical minerals to the U.S., escalating trade tensions
China has imposed a ban on exports of key critical minerals, including gallium, germanium and antimony, to the United States. The move, which targets materials...
China to conduct pioneering deep-sea mining experiment in international waters
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island, according to sources...
Nornickel seeks to offset palladium demand decline with new technologies, targeting 15% of China’s consumption
Nornickel, the world’s largest palladium producer, is developing new technologies, including hydrogen synthesis, to create additional demand for palladium in China. With the global shift...
Critical Metals Corp unveils high-gallium concentrations in Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth deposit
Critical Metals Corp recently reported significant drilling results from its Tanbreez rare earth deposit in southern Greenland, highlighting its growing importance in global efforts to...
China discovers giant gold reserve in Hunan Province, potentially worth $83 billion
China’s gold reserves could see a significant boost with the discovery of a massive deposit in Hunan Province. Geologists have identified over 40 gold veins...
Zijin Mining faces violent conflict and theft in Colombia’s Buriticá gold mine
Zijin Mining Group, China’s state-owned mining giant, is embroiled in a fierce battle against local armed groups and illegal miners in Colombia’s gold-rich Antioquia region,...
China’s strategic grip on the DRC: Dominating copper and cobalt mining amid global competition
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), home to 15% of the world’s copper reserves and over 50% of its cobalt, represents a prime opportunity...
