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Iberian Peninsula: A Battleground for European Mining Interests
Across Spain and Portugal, 11 of 60 EU-approved mining projects are sparking local opposition, as communities fight against extractive industries threatening their livelihoods and environment.
Iberian Peninsula: A Battleground for European Mining Interests
Across Spain and Portugal, 11 of 60 EU-approved mining projects are sparking local opposition, as communities fight against extractive industries threatening their livelihoods and environment.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Invests Heavily in Critical Minerals to Counter China's Dominance
The Trump administration is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand U.S. production of critical minerals like rare earths, aiming to break China's supply chain dominance and address national security concerns, spurred by Beijing's export restrictions and trade war leverage.
U.S. Invests Heavily in Critical Minerals to Counter China's Dominance
The Trump administration is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to expand U.S. production of critical minerals like rare earths, aiming to break China's supply chain dominance and address national security concerns, spurred by Beijing's export restrictions and trade war leverage.
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60% Bias Score
Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...
Japan Pledges Broader Cooperation with Africa at TICAD
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) concluded in Yokohama, Japan, with a joint declaration pledging cooperation between Japan and Africa, emphasizing Japan's role as a stable partner amid concerns about China's influence and the U.S.'s inward-looking policies; how...
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48% Bias Score
Australia Offers US Critical Minerals Supply Chain Solution
Australia is offering financial incentives and aiming to become a leading global supplier of critical minerals to diversify US supply chains, countering China's dominance, with significant government investments underway.
Australia Offers US Critical Minerals Supply Chain Solution
Australia is offering financial incentives and aiming to become a leading global supplier of critical minerals to diversify US supply chains, countering China's dominance, with significant government investments underway.
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48% Bias Score
US Invests Billions in Rare Earth Mining, but Self-Sufficiency Remains Elusive
The United States is investing billions of dollars to revive its rare earth mining industry to lessen dependence on China, but experts warn that complete self-sufficiency is unlikely due to high costs and inconsistent government policies.
US Invests Billions in Rare Earth Mining, but Self-Sufficiency Remains Elusive
The United States is investing billions of dollars to revive its rare earth mining industry to lessen dependence on China, but experts warn that complete self-sufficiency is unlikely due to high costs and inconsistent government policies.
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52% Bias Score
France Aims for Rare Earth Independence with New Recycling Plant
France is building a rare earth metal recycling plant in Lacq to reduce reliance on China; the plant, a partnership between Carester and Stellantis, aims to produce 15% of global output within two years and recycle 7,000 tons of magnets and concentrates annually.
France Aims for Rare Earth Independence with New Recycling Plant
France is building a rare earth metal recycling plant in Lacq to reduce reliance on China; the plant, a partnership between Carester and Stellantis, aims to produce 15% of global output within two years and recycle 7,000 tons of magnets and concentrates annually.
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44% Bias Score
EU Chamber in China: Unfair Trade Practices and Economic Imbalance
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China reports significant trade imbalances, urging China to create a more equitable trading environment for European businesses by addressing export controls, discriminatory public procurement, and overproduction.
EU Chamber in China: Unfair Trade Practices and Economic Imbalance
The EU Chamber of Commerce in China reports significant trade imbalances, urging China to create a more equitable trading environment for European businesses by addressing export controls, discriminatory public procurement, and overproduction.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Opportunity in the Global Critical Minerals Crisis
China's halting of rare earth mineral exports exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, prompting the U.S. to make concessions and highlighting Canada's potential to become a leading critical mineral producer and advocate for international cooperation.
Canada's Opportunity in the Global Critical Minerals Crisis
China's halting of rare earth mineral exports exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, prompting the U.S. to make concessions and highlighting Canada's potential to become a leading critical mineral producer and advocate for international cooperation.
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40% Bias Score
China Tightens Control Over Rare Earth Minerals
China announced stricter controls on Friday on the mining and processing of rare earth minerals, impacting global supply chains due to China's near-monopoly on processing, partly in response to US restrictions on Chinese technology access.
China Tightens Control Over Rare Earth Minerals
China announced stricter controls on Friday on the mining and processing of rare earth minerals, impacting global supply chains due to China's near-monopoly on processing, partly in response to US restrictions on Chinese technology access.
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36% Bias Score
US Rare Earth Push Faces Challenges Despite Billions in Investment
The US is investing heavily in domestic rare earth mining, aiming for self-sufficiency, but faces challenges due to high costs, long lead times, inconsistent government policies, and China's market dominance; even with consistent support, complete independence is unlikely in the near future.
US Rare Earth Push Faces Challenges Despite Billions in Investment
The US is investing heavily in domestic rare earth mining, aiming for self-sufficiency, but faces challenges due to high costs, long lead times, inconsistent government policies, and China's market dominance; even with consistent support, complete independence is unlikely in the near future.
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48% Bias Score
US-China Trade Truce Extends, but Underlying Tensions Remain
The US and China have agreed to a 90-day extension of their trade truce, maintaining current tariffs while continuing bilateral talks aimed at resolving trade disputes, particularly concerning rare earth elements and advanced technology, even as the US works to reshore critical industries and create...
US-China Trade Truce Extends, but Underlying Tensions Remain
The US and China have agreed to a 90-day extension of their trade truce, maintaining current tariffs while continuing bilateral talks aimed at resolving trade disputes, particularly concerning rare earth elements and advanced technology, even as the US works to reshore critical industries and create...
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60% Bias Score
Locksley Resources to Drill High-Priority Rare Earth and Antimony Targets in California
Locksley Resources is initiating drilling and geological mapping at its Mojave project in California, targeting rare earth elements and antimony near the Mountain Pass mine, aiming to contribute to US critical minerals independence.
Locksley Resources to Drill High-Priority Rare Earth and Antimony Targets in California
Locksley Resources is initiating drilling and geological mapping at its Mojave project in California, targeting rare earth elements and antimony near the Mountain Pass mine, aiming to contribute to US critical minerals independence.
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56% Bias Score
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