Contentious Minerals

U.S. and Ukraine Reopen Talks on Contentious Minerals Deal

Kyiv and Washington have been haggling over a deal for resource rights that President Trump sees as a way to “recoup” past U.S. aid to Ukraine.

The New York Times - 3d

Geologist warns minerals bonanza in Greenland is a mirage

Geologist Minik Rosing refutes claims from the Trump administration about untapped mineral riches in Greenland. The U.S. should look closer to home to secure the future.

CBS News - 1d

The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s Congo deal: mineral riches for protection | Editorial

Faced with regional chaos and shrinking options, Kinshasa seeks terms of trade that echo the old extractive order in modern disguise. “The vilest scramble for loot that has ever disfigured the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Trump plans to stockpile deep-sea critical metals to counter China

US drafting order to collect ‘nodules’ from Pacific seabed for minerals used in battery supply chains

Financial Times - 3d

Trump recognizes that domestic mining is a national security issue

In the modern geopolitical chess game, America’s mineral vulnerability is not just an economic liability but a strategic one.

The Hill - 2d

China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.

The New York Times - 1d

Miami-Dade Mayor Vetoes Plan to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water

The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, pushed back on a growing campaign against the mineral, which has been used for decades to prevent cavities.

The New York Times - 3d

How to stabilize a region, gain a friend, and combat China: Partner with Africa

The U.S. should establish a U.S.-Africa Security Defense Tax Credit to incentivize American companies to invest in Africa's critical minerals sector, reducing dependence on China and fostering ...