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USA Rare Earth plans French metal and alloy plant alongside Carester oxide facility
USA Rare Earth plans a French metal and alloy plant alongside Carester’s oxide facility, supported by partial funding from the French government.
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EU carbon border tax could give Canadian nickel a competitive edge in Europe
Possible inclusion of nickel under the EU’s carbon border tax could boost the competitiveness of low-carbon Canadian nickel exports.
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Battery storage boom lifts lithium demand outlook for 2026 despite lingering oversupply risks
Rising energy storage demand is reshaping lithium market expectations for 2026, supporting prices after years of oversupply.
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China Lithium Prices Surge After Yichun Plans to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China climbed sharply after Yichun authorities announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
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China Lithium Prices Jump After Yichun Moves to Revoke Mining Licences
Lithium prices in China surged after authorities in Yichun announced plans to revoke 27 expired mining licences.
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Germany Reports “Constructive” Signals from China on Rare Earth Supplies
Germany says China signalled it will “constructively” handle rare earth export licences amid rising geopolitical strains.
Companies & Organisations
Boliden CEO Says EU Is a Decade Late on Rare Earths as Brussels Fast-Tracks €3 Billion Plan
Boliden’s CEO says the EU is a decade late on rare earths as Brussels launches a €3bn plan that offers little direct benefit to most European miners.
Policies and Regulation
Safran Taps UK Researchers to Lead Europe’s Push for Rare-Earth Alternatives Amid Fears of China’s Market Dominance
Safran has chosen the UK to lead Europe’s effort to develop alternatives to Chinese rare earths, warning that Beijing’s dominance poses a major risk to aerospace supply chains.
Policies and Regulation
EU Launches RESourceEU Action Plan to Cut Critical Mineral Dependencies and Fast-Track Strategic Projects
The EU’s new RESourceEU plan mobilises billions, accelerates permitting and establishes new institutions to cut critical-material dependencies and secure Europe’s industrial future.
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Europe Scrambles for Rare Earth Alternatives as China Tightens Grip and Global Geopolitics Shift
Facing a one-year truce with China, the EU must urgently diversify rare earth supplies and deepen cooperation with Japan to secure its industrial future.