With China halting antimony exports to the U.S., a new trade landscape has emerged. Thailand and Mexico have stepped up, ...

New OECD data shows export restrictions for critical raw materials becoming increasingly widespread as demand surges, driven by the green and digital transitions and rising concerns over economic ...

Critical minerals: The future lies underground and the fight for control is relentless Major world powers have embarked on a race to supply key materials for electric vehicles, weapons and technology ...

Sec. 5 . Land Use for Mineral Projects. (a) Within 10 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall identify and provide the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and ...

India, world's third-largest consumer of energy, is moving towards a greener, sustainable energy landscape. Global climate obligations, lower dependency on fossil fuels, and the need to enhance energy ...

After months of negotiation, Ukraine signs deal giving the US access to its rare minerals in return for investment in reconstruction ...

On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (“EO”) entitled Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production. 1 The EO builds on previous energy-focused actions ...

The Secretaries of Interior, Defense, Agriculture, and Energy are directed to identify federal land sites suitable for commercial mineral production enterprises.

Difficulties in procuring raw materials, both domestically and internationally. Low domestic demand for processed minerals, which can disincentivise investment in processing facilities.

To curb raw mineral exports, stakeholders have proposed toll checkpoints on inter-state roads and stringent penalties for tax evasion.

Jaipur: Mining stakeholders in Rajasthan have urged the state govt to enact a new law which would impose a mineral tax of Rs 700 per tonne on raw mine.

Members of the Fresno Gem & Mineral Society were on hand to share their expertise, teaching visitors how to identify different types of rocks and minerals, understand geological formations, and ...