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Trump Team Pushes for U.S. Access to Major Tungsten Deposits in Kazakhstan
Trump’s team is backing a deal for U.S. firm Cove Capital to gain access to Kazakhstan’s multi-billion-dollar tungsten reserves amid competition from China.
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U.S.–China Trade Escalation Puts Spotlight on Kazakhstan’s Rare Earth Potential
Amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, Kazakhstan is gaining attention as a potential pillar in global rare-earth diversification — a resource-rich state balancing openness, infrastructure limits, and strategic neutrality.
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Pensana Scraps £250m Rare Earth Refinery in Hull, Shifts Operations to the US
Pensana has abandoned its £250m rare earth refinery project near Hull, citing high energy costs and stronger US incentives, in a major blow to Britain’s critical minerals ambitions.
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Rio Tinto Targets Strong Q4 Finish to Meet Iron Ore Shipment Goals Amid China Demand Surge
Rio Tinto says it needs a strong Q4 to meet annual shipment goals as Chinese demand and prices rise, while copper and bauxite output hit record highs
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China’s Zijin Mining Acquires Kazakhstan’s Gold Producer RG Gold
Zijin Mining Group’s subsidiary has acquired Kazakhstan’s RG Gold, whose Raigorodok mine now boasts 7.6 million ounces in resources.
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EU Seeks G7 Coordination to Counter China’s Expanded Rare Earth Export Controls
The EU is pushing for a joint G7 response after China tightened rare earth export controls, with Brussels and Washington pledging to accelerate supply diversification.
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China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Threaten to Disrupt Europe’s Auto Industry, Italian Lobby Warns
China’s new rare earth export restrictions could hit Europe’s auto industry hard as reserves run dry, warns Italy’s ANFIA chairman.
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Turkey, US in Talks to Develop Rare Earth Deposits in Western Anatolia
Turkey is in advanced talks with the US to develop rare earth reserves in Beylikova, marking a shift away from stalled agreements with China and Russia.
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Trump Administration Weighs $50 Million Equity Stake in Greenland Rare Earths Developer Critical Metals
The Trump administration is considering taking a stake in Critical Metals Corp, potentially giving the U.S. direct ownership in Greenland’s massive Tanbreez rare earth project.
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USA Rare Earth Acquires UK’s Less Common Metals in $100M Deal to Accelerate Mine-to-Magnet Strategy
USA Rare Earth is acquiring UK-based Less Common Metals in a $100M deal, marking a major step toward restoring rare earth metal production in the US.