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Nationalist Surge in Romania’s Election Shakes Mining Sector and Western Alliances
A nationalist frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race is shaking up its mining industry and ties with the West.
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Ukraine and U.S. Sign Landmark Minerals Agreement to Launch Joint Reconstruction Fund
Ukraine and the U.S. signed a landmark deal to jointly manage a reconstruction fund powered by future energy and mineral revenues.
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U.S. and Ukraine Near Landmark Deal on Mineral Access and Reconstruction Fund
Washington is set to gain priority access to Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves in return for future aid and investment, as both nations move to finalize a groundbreaking reconstruction agreement.
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Prior U.S. Aid to Ukraine Not Included in Minerals Deal, PM Shmyhal Confirms
The pending minerals and natural resources agreement between the United States and Ukraine will not retroactively include financial assistance provided to Kyiv prior to the deal's signing, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal…
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U.S. Strengthens Critical Minerals Alliance with Uzbekistan in Bid to Counter China
The U.S. has signed a new deal to support American mining investments in Uzbekistan, strengthening its push for critical minerals beyond China’s reach.
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President Zelenskiy Reveals US Proposed “Large, Comprehensive” Minerals Deal
A Ukrainian official, speaking to the Financial Times, clarified that while the nuclear issue was discussed, it was ultimately omitted from the current proposal.
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US-backed TechMet Ltd has its eyes on Ukraine’s Dobra lithium project
Despite some over the top claims about Ukraine’s rare earths, the country does have serious mineral potential about a third of Europe’s lithium is sitting there.
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EU Announces Retaliatory Measures Against U.S. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs, Targeting $28 Billion in Goods
The EU plans retaliatory tariffs on $28 billion of U.S. goods in response to new steel and aluminum import duties.
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U.S. Shifts Strategy to Secure Critical Minerals, Following China’s Playbook
The U.S. is shifting its foreign policy to secure critical minerals, but without significant investment, it risks falling behind China.
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Ukraine’s Mineral Wealth: Reality vs. Hype
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in hashtag#Washington for an official visit to sign an agreement granting hashtag#US access to Ukrainian minerals.