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
Australia’s Lynas will build facility in Texas with $120mn of funding from Washington
$100mn project finance for Yangibana expected to feed Europe’s automotive sector
New entity hailed as ‘aircraft carrier’ of its industry for its market power and strategic importance
‘Pipe’ investment that failed to materialise during Spac merger overshadows listing of The Metals Company
London-listed precious metals miner to list Aclara on Toronto stock exchange
White House wants to reduce reliance on China for critical materials but environmentalists have raised objections
Biden considers investigation of neodymium magnets in bid to reduce dependency on Beijing
New production method for metals vital to advanced technology comes as Beijing considers export ban
Beijing asks industry executives if proposed restrictions will harm western contractors
Deals pursued by Boohoo and Asos will hit town centres; a rare earth project where cash is sparse
China supplies 98% of the bloc’s rare earths, and has exploited that bottleneck
Producers complain that policies to keep prices high are hurting a vital industry
Country has grip on swath of minerals crucial to future key industries
The obscure elements are vital for high-tech manufacturing
