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EXPLORATION Rare Earths Supply Chain Faces 2026 Chokepoint — Strategic Shield Builds By Penny Langford The global rare earths market enters 2026 at a critical juncture,…
LA PAZ : Bolivia’s internal security crisis entered its 36th day on Sunday, as President Rodrigo Paz moved to escalate the government’s response to a nationwide…
Peru now leads a major shift. The nation seeks global energy dominance. Recent policy changes signal this new era. The government issued a Supreme Decree today.…
The mining industry enters the second quarter of 2026 facing a fundamental restructuring of both operational mandates and capital flows. As of Tuesday, May 5, 2026,…
Critical minerals permits have become the primary bottleneck in the global transition toward a decarbonized economy. In North America, where the demand for lithium, copper, and…
Major mining markets opened April 14 with investors balancing geopolitical intervention in mineral supply chains, signs of improving trade fluidity in bulk commodities, and a fresh…
British Columbia Premier David Eby has announced a high-stakes legislative maneuver, proposing a temporary suspension of specific sections of the province’s Declaration on the Rights of…
The global semiconductor supply chain isn't just under pressure; it's being fundamentally rewired. While the mainstream media spent most of 2023 and 2024 treating China’s export…
The "green revolution" is a lie. Not because the technology doesn't work, but because the math behind the materials doesn't add up. We’ve been told for…
China 15th Five-Year Plan lithium policy tightens mining permits and boosts energy storage, signaling stronger control over global lithium supply.
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