Rare earth metals
Indonesia identifies eight blocks with large rare earth reserve potential
They were identified in places such as Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Bangka Belitung islands
US-led critical minerals initiatives undercut by Trump
His recent moves against Greenland and Venezuela undercut the trust needed among allies to make such global partnerships work
Trump launches US$12 billion minerals stockpile to counter China
The effort is akin to the nation’s existing emergency oil stockpile
US moves away from critical mineral price floors: sources
Other countries, including Australia, have also considered price floors for critical minerals
China rare-earth product exports fall as Japan spat draws focus
[BEIJING] China’s rare-earth product exports declined in December compared with the previous month, as investors monitor heightened tensions between Beijing and Japan that could trigger tighter shipme...
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals
America has been pressing some European Union member states to sign bilateral memorandums of understanding
US lawmakers introduce Bill to create US$2.5 billion critical-minerals stockpile
Allied countries can join the reserve if they contribute at least US$100 million
China’s 2025 rare earth exports hit highest since at least 2014 despite restrictions
[BEIJING] China’s rare earth exports in 2025 hit the highest level since at least 2014, even as Beijing began restricting shipments of several medium to heavy elements from April.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47 and 87% of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency
[WASHINGTON] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a meeting on Monday with ministers from different US partners and allies “to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical ...
