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

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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

An open-pit critical minerals mine with heavy equipment operating beneath layered rock formations, representing China's expanding overseas mining investment strategy.

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Beijing strengthens its grip on the global critical minerals race

14 July 202614 July 2026 Ross Prudames China, Critical Minerals, Supply Chains 5 min read

China's creation of a state-backed investment firm marks a more coordinated approach to overseas mining, reflecting... Read more

An open-pit mine overlooking a modern mineral processing facility and transport corridor, representing Africa's opportunity to build integrated critical mineral value chains.

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Why Africa’s critical minerals need an industrial strategy

14 July 202614 July 2026 Ross Prudames Africa, Economics, Minerals, Mining 7 min read

Africa's vast critical mineral reserves have placed the continent at the center of the global energy... Read more

Crushing and screening plant in stone quarry at work, aerial view

G7 leaders move closer to a minerals pact amid transatlantic tensions

17 June 202617 June 2026 Iain Global, Minerals 7 min read

As G7 leaders move toward a critical minerals agreement, a dispute over US-backed price guarantees highlights... Read more