Why Greenland's Minerals Stay Underground: 3 Key Reasons
Trump's Greenland interest highlights its rare earth reserves, but infrastructure, environment, and China's dominance are major hurdles. Explore the full story.
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China's Rare Earth Ban on Japan Could Backfire
China's latest ban on rare earth exports to Japan may prove counterproductive, as Japan's decade-long diversification efforts and a global supply chain shift reduce Beijing's leverage. Read the full analysis.
Why Greenland's Rare Earths Remain Out of Reach
Trump's push for Greenland faces harsh reality: extreme remoteness, technical hurdles, and fragile ecology block rare earth mining. Experts say focus should be on viable projects elsewhere. Read more.
India Invited to G7 Finance Ministers' Meeting on Minerals
The US has invited India to a crucial G7 finance ministers' meeting to discuss securing critical mineral supply chains, reducing dependence on China. Read the full details here.
US Targets Venezuela's Minerals in AI Supply Chain Push
The US intervention in Venezuela is driven by a quest for critical minerals essential for AI, not just oil. With China dominating processing, America is securing resources across South America. Read the full analysis.
Why Trump's Greenland Plan Could Backfire Spectacularly
US President Trump's push to acquire Greenland for national security risks ignoring severe environmental dangers and geopolitical fallout. Discover the full story and its global impact.
Greenland: Why Trump Wants It & 7 Things to Know
Explore why Greenland, Denmark's autonomous territory, is a geopolitical hotspot. From rare minerals to strategic Arctic positioning, discover 7 crucial facts about the world's largest island that has caught the eye of major powers like the US and China.
China Bans Rare-Earth Exports to Japan Over Taiwan Row
China bans exports of critical rare-earth magnets to Japan, escalating a geopolitical dispute. While Japan is prepared, global industries from EVs to wind turbines face supply chain turbulence. Explore the global ripple effects.
Why Trump Wants Greenland: Security, Minerals & NATO Tensions
Donald Trump's push to acquire Greenland raises global tensions. We analyze the strategic, resource-driven motives and the potential fracture of NATO. Read the full story.
Trump's Strategic Push to Buy Greenland Explained
Donald Trump's renewed interest in buying Greenland is driven by US national security, Arctic rivalry with Russia & China, and rare earth minerals. Discover the full strategic calculus.
Trump's Alleged Plan to Annex Greenland: What We Know
Denmark & Greenland rebuff Trump's claim that US 'needs' the Arctic island for defence. Explore the history, strategy & alleged 3-phase takeover plan. Read full analysis.
Kiruna Moves: A City Uprooted for Rare Earth Minerals
Europe's push to break China's rare earth dominance is reshaping Sweden's Arctic north. Discover how Kiruna's radical relocation powers the green tech supply chain. Read the full story.
Trump's 100% Tariff Threat as China Tightens Rare Earths Grip
US-China trade tensions flare as Trump threatens 100% tariffs & China imposes rare earth export controls. Markets slump. Will November 1 deadline bring a truce? Read analysis.
China's Six-Decade Campaign to Dominate Rare Earths
Explore China's strategic, decades-long plan to control the global supply of rare earth elements, crucial for modern tech and defense. Understand the geopolitical implications.
US Startup Challenges China's Rare Earth Dominance
A US startup, Noveon Magnetics, is pioneering a method to recycle rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce global dependence on China's supply chain. Discover how this innovation could reshape geopolitics and clean energy.
India's rare earth reserves huge, but production lags
India holds the world's 3rd largest rare earth reserves but contributes less than 1% to global production. A new report highlights the gap and China's dominance. Read more.
India's Critical Minerals Mission Moving Slower Than Expected
India's critical minerals strategy is directionally correct but faces slower progress and funding gaps, says NovalSense report. The mission is vital for energy transition and reducing import reliance.
Kerala HC: No royalty on pre-2021 mining in Malabar
Kerala High Court validates the Minerals Vesting Act 2021 but rules the state cannot claim royalty for minerals extracted from private land in Malabar before the law existed. Read the full analysis.
Andhra's Beach Sands: India's Rare Earth Mineral Goldmine
Andhra Pradesh's coastline holds vast, high-grade rare earth minerals crucial for EVs, defence & tech. New policies and mining leases aim to cut China dependence and fuel India's green energy transition. Explore the strategic shift.
India's Two-Pronged Path to Rare Earth Security
India is pursuing a dual strategy to secure its rare earth supply chain, combining domestic mining and recycling. This approach is crucial for building resilience and meeting soaring global demand. Read the expert analysis.
China-Japan Tensions Threaten Rare Earths Supply Chain
Military tensions between China and Japan escalate as Chinese jets lock onto Japanese aircraft. This could disrupt the critical rare earths supply chain, impacting global tech and EV sectors. Read the full analysis.
Australia's Minerals Key to India's Manufacturing: Hill
Australia's vast lithium, copper, nickel, and cobalt reserves are fueling India's renewable energy and clean mobility goals. Bilateral trade has doubled in five years, with new agreements on the horizon.
Fixing Policy Gaps Key to India's Critical Mineral Growth
India's critical minerals sector could grow to $30 billion with streamlined policies. Experts urge for a single-window clearance and stable regulations to attract investment and secure supply chains.
Chinese firms find legal loopholes in rare-earth export curbs
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
India's Rare-Earth Magnet Challenge: Beyond Raw Materials
India now produces rare-earth metals but still imports advanced magnets from China. This structural vulnerability in EV and green tech supply chains demands a strategic, wide-angle policy response. Read the analysis.
India's Rs 7,280 Crore Rare Earth Magnets Scheme
India launches Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, reducing 90% dependence on China. Learn how this impacts EVs, defense and renewable energy sectors.
Maharashtra cancels permits for illegal mining vehicles
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
China's Rare Earth Control Reshapes Global Trade Dynamics
Explore how China's decades-long investment in rare earth elements gives Beijing crucial leverage in trade disputes with Washington and global markets. Discover the geopolitical implications.
Trump's $10 Billion Push into US Private Companies
The US government has invested $10 billion in private firms under Trump, focusing on minerals & semiconductors to counter China. Read about the deals & concerns.
China's Critical Minerals Grip Worries the West
China's export controls on minerals vital for semiconductors and green tech expose Western supply chain vulnerabilities. Discover why diversification is slow and what it means for the energy transition.
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