Rare Earths China’s rare earth dominance pushes U.S. critical minerals race into overdrive China’s rare earth position is like the old power of oil cartels, but with fewer checks on Beijing’s influence Joseph Morton5 days ago
Rare Earths Deep-sea mining firms target Pacific minerals amid AI infrastructure boom China currently dominates much of the global mineral processing market Joseph MortonMay 20, 2026
News Rare earth shortages drive US mining expansion and antimony exploration The Payne Institute for Public Policy estimates American forces have launched thousands of missiles against Iranian targets since late February Joseph MortonMay 15, 2026
Gold NevGold raises up to CAD$25M to fast-track Limo Butte development Chief executive Brandon Bonifacio said the financing attracted strong institutional backing without attaching warrants Joseph MortonApril 20, 2026
Gold Liberty Gold advances Black Pine into U.S. environmental review phase Liberty stated that the notice begins a structured review under the National Environmental Policy Act Joseph MortonApril 7, 2026
Rare Earths American Rare Earths advances Halleck Creek pilot with 70 per cent recovery rates The company says the project hosts one of the largest known rare earth deposits in the United States Joseph MortonApril 6, 2026
Mining Canada pushes critical mineral strategy to counter China’s processing dominance The minister framed the effort as a response to China’s dominance in global mineral processing Joseph MortonMarch 4, 2026
Rare Earths Japan pushes deep-sea rare earth mining to cut reliance on China China dominates global production and processing, giving it powerful leverage over importing countries Joseph MortonFebruary 5, 2026
Canada Provinces and territories align on critical minerals development, Indigenous participation British Columbia Premier David Eby said mining will anchor the country’s next economic phase Joseph MortonJanuary 29, 2026
News US Antimony taps Bolivian hydromet plant to boost North American antimony supply Antimony is used in flame retardants, batteries, alloys, semiconductors, and military applications, yet global supply remains highly concentrated Joseph MortonJanuary 28, 2026