Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths
The coalition is the west’s answer to China’s control of minerals that are critical to the energy transition
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths
Long-term shortage of rare metal antimony, a critical material in the defence supply chain, could pose security risk
Canberra is trying to create stronger supply chain for critical minerals in the energy transition
Future of South Africa’s Phalaborwa site may depend on strength of Washington’s support
Australian investor seen as possible kingmaker after merger talks fail between two critical-mineral developers
Beijing dominates supply of materials used in clean energy and defence, and curbs could add to tensions with US
Britain must reduce dependence on China and follow US and EU with interventionist policies, foreign affairs committee says
Manufacturers could fall behind rivals if they fail to invest to secure supplies, says resources minister
The EU’s increasing demand for rare earths is causing problems for policymakers
Less Common Metals applies brakes in home market after Brexit stymies exports to mainland Europe
Up to $11.5tn worth of minerals needed for the energy transition are located in the country
Achieving the energy transition will demand far more lithium and other essential commodities by 2030 than we are on track to produce
Small-scale miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo are risking their lives to source a metal critical for the energy transition
Tit-for-tat trade curbs show both nations are prioritising political objectives over economic health
British Geological Survey maps areas for exploration as ministers look to strengthen supply of key raw materials
Geopolitical risks are driving efforts to diversify but there are no quick solutions
Lapland mine could help reduce Europe’s dependence on China imports
But without these metals there are limited solutions to our planetary problems
Lithium from hard rock for batteries and rare earths for magnets and motors underscore main Asian competitor’s dominance
Belgian group to create Europe’s second facility producing elements vital in electric cars and wind turbines
Government launches strategy to bolster supply of critical minerals with £150mn investment in Hull facility
Cyber campaign comes as Washington tries to boost self-sufficiency in critical minerals
Country dominates electric vehicle supply chain as west races to develop rare earths production
