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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

Mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo surrounded by security personnel and industrial infrastructure tied to critical mineral extraction.

Congo is using a paramilitary force to secure critical mineral supply chains

7 May 20267 May 2026 Iain Congo, Critical Minerals, Mining, Security, US 7 min read

The Democratic Republic of Congo is creating a specialized mining force as competition intensifies over cobalt,... Read more

Industrial facility processing critical minerals for US clean energy supply chains

Critical minerals processing gets $500M US boost

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Critical Minerals, Energy, USA 5 min read

The US is investing $500 million to expand domestic critical minerals processing, aiming to reduce reliance... Read more

Mining site in Brazil linked to US critical minerals supply chain agreements

Brazil’s US mineral ties deepen amid internal concerns

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Brazil, Critical Minerals, US 6 min read

Brazilian states are forming strategic agreements with US partners to develop critical minerals supply chains, signaling... Read more

Ivanhoe Atlantic iron ore project site with heavy machinery and rail infrastructure in West Africa

US lawmaker challenges Ivanhoe Atlantic’s China ties and supply chain risks

11 December 202511 December 2025 Molly Gilmore Critical Minerals, Ivanhoe Atlantic, US Mining 6 min read

A senior United States lawmaker has called on the State Department to provide answers on what... Read more