Apple’s $500M Deal with MP Materials for REE
Apple deepens U.S. supply chain roots with a $500M rare earths investment in MP Materials.
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Apple deepens U.S. supply chain roots with a $500M rare earths investment in MP Materials.
As rare earth scarcity rises, the U.S. is turning to rare earth recycling of electronics to bypass China and rebuild supply chains.
Case Lake lithium cesium tantalum project confirms high-grade recovery of all three critical minerals from one Ontario deposit.
Japan will test seabed mud extraction for rare earths in early 2026. The project aims to secure strategic minerals vital for EVs and defense. Surveys confirm…
Ontario invests nearly $900K to help Magna Mining and Rock Tech Lithium advance mineral recovery technologies in Sudbury and Beardmore.
U.S. Antimony revives domestic antimony mining USA to cut reliance on China and support manufacturing.
The EU mining investment in Africa 2025 commits €1.3B to secure strategic minerals and support Africa’s economic development.
Key Takeaways Gold has surged over 30% since November, nearing record highs amid debate about gold as a critical mineral. Central banks expect record purchases and…
Skillings Mining Review July 2025 issue tracks how policy and capital are redrawing mining’s supply map. In the U.S., a $900M push into Nevada lithium and…
Canada commits C$1.6 billion to build the Alberta lithium hub, aiming to secure supply chains and create 6,500 jobs by 2027.
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