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critical minerals
Labor Commits $475 Million to Western Australian Rare Earths Refinery
The refinery is estimated to create 900 construction jobs, and 250 operational roles.
Broad Support for Resumption of Mining, Oil and Gas Prospecting in New Zealand
The majority of submitters are in favour of a government proposal to allow mining to resume in New Zealand after it was cancelled under Labour.
House Committee Establishes Working Group to Counter China’s Control of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The working group will be responsible for producing legislation and promoting awareness to combat the CCP’s dominance of critical minerals.
The CCP’s $1 Trillion Geopolitical Weapon Is Failing
China’s Belt and Road Initiative loses its appeal over hidden military ambitions, corruption, and lack of economic results.
US Signs ESG Deal to ‘Accelerate Investment’ in Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Public-private partnership to encourage the use of ESG standards as administration looks to diversify away from reliance on China.
Regulator to Probe Chinese Firm’s Covert Attempt to Control Rare Earth Miner
Chinese firm Yuxiao Fund was blocked from increasing its stake in the rare earth mining company earlier this year.
Critical Mineral Production Capacity Doubles Down With $2 Billion Boost
The expansion takes the government’s resource investments to $6 billion, bolsters Australia as a world-leading provider, and helps the transition to net zero.
Biden Administration Puts Uranium Between ‘Hard Rock’ and No Place on ‘Critical Mineral List’
Despite 95 percent dependence on imports, including from Russia, uranium doesn’t meet new ‘criticality’ standards
