Reviving domestic uranium mining to strengthen U.S. energy security and nuclear power
The recent nomination of a new Secretary of Energy signals a renewed focus on boosting domestic uranium mining in the U.S. This move comes at...
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MSP Forum Workshop explores public-private investment in critical minerals for sustainable development
The EU, the United States and other stakeholders in the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) participated in a workshop titled “Public-Private Investment in Critical Minerals Focusing...
Strengthening America’s mining workforce: A key to securing mineral independence and national security
The United States is grappling with a critical minerals crisis. The demand for essential minerals is rising rapidly, and the country’s increasing reliance on imports,...
China’s ban on critical mineral exports to the US marks escalation in trade tensions
China took a significant step in the ongoing trade war with the US by imposing a ban on the export of several critical minerals. This...
Canada-United States partnership on critical minerals crucial amid China’s export restrictions
China’s recent export ban on gallium, germanium, antimony, and other high-tech materials critical to military and technological applications serves as a stark reminder of the...
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo: The heart of global mineral rivalry between the U.S. and China
Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, may appear unremarkable, but it plays a pivotal role in global resource extraction. Surrounded by...
China bans exports of critical minerals to the U.S., escalating trade tensions
China has imposed a ban on exports of key critical minerals, including gallium, germanium and antimony, to the United States. The move, which targets materials...
The lithium rush: Uncovering unexpected reserves in the U.S.
The echoes of America’s historic gold rush have given way to a new and pressing rush: the lithium rush. As demand for renewable energy and...
U.S. vulnerability in mineral dependencies: The impact of Russia’s uranium export cuts
Last week, the United States authorized the use of American-made long-range missiles by Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, a move that Russia warns...
Repositioning the United States as a leader in shaping seabed mining policies
The United States must take a more proactive role in shaping the future of seabed mining by developing a comprehensive policy that integrates ocean science,...