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Nickel mining in Brazil as Europe reviews the strategic importance of mineral supply

Brazilian nickel deal tests Europe’s minerals strategy

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Brazil, Critical Minerals, EU, Minerals, Mining 8 min read

MMG's proposed acquisition of Anglo American's Brazilian nickel assets is testing how Europe balances mineral security,... Read more

Critical minerals processing in Kenya as the US supports development of the country's mining sector

US backs Kenya’s push to process critical minerals locally

14 September 2026 Ross Prudames Critical Minerals, East Africa, Supply Chains, US 6 min read

The US has offered to support Kenya's plans to expand domestic critical minerals processing. The move... Read more

US critical minerals investment targets mining, processing and manufacturing supply chains

US puts $2 billion behind critical mineral supply chains

20 August 2026 Ross Prudames Batteries, Critical Minerals, Supply Chains, USA 6 min read

The US is investing more than $2 billion in critical minerals, battery materials and manufacturing capacity... Read more

Open pit rare earth element mine at Mountain Pass, California. Photo credit: Travis Morton, U.S. Geological Survey intern

Minerals Sustainability Features

New study from the University of Michigan examines whether North America can mine enough rare earth elements

22 July 202622 July 2026 Iain Rare Earth Elements, University of Michigan 6 min read

A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that North America has sufficient rare earth... Read more

Industrial processing equipment at a modern critical minerals processing facility in West Virginia handling rare earth materials recovered from coal tailings.

Can GreenMet turn coal waste into a US rare earth advantage?

14 July 202614 July 2026 Ross Prudames Coal, Critical Minerals, GreenMet, Rare Earth, USA 5 min read

GreenMet's proposed $150 million processing hub in West Virginia reflects a growing shift in US critical... Read more

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