What are critical minerals and why are countries so keen to secure them?

Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.
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White House entices allies with critical minerals plan

The Trump administration called on more than 50 countries to join a new trading bloc to counter China’s control of mining and processing.

Why Critical Minerals Corp. Rallied Today on a Tough Day for the Markets

Rare-earths are back in the news again, lifting even pre-revenue mining stocks.

Trump announces $12 billion U.S. stockpile of rare earth minerals

"Project Vault" will be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with $2 billion in private-sector financing, President Trump said.
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3D-printed cartridge system recovers rare earth minerals from industrial waste

A new U.S. startup is aiming to recover high-purity critical minerals from domestic waste

Africa’s critical minerals are a huge economic opportunity: G20 framework sets out ways to seize it

The G20’s new critical minerals framework wants to move Africa beyond raw exports so that mineral wealth creates jobs and growth on the continent.