Uncle Sam Aiming to Invest More in Africa as Competition for Essential Minerals Intensifies
U.S. Seeking Increased Investment in African Mining to Counter China’s Influence The Trump administration is aiming to increase funding for mining initiatives in Africa, hoping to diminish China’s dominance in critical minerals. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), an agency that supports business and project funding in developing countries, is planning to widen its […]
Trump’s security agreement fueled by Greenland’s rare earth minerals and oil
Greenland, despite being a largely icy expanse, potentially harbors valuable resources that are crucial to the global economy. These include rare earth minerals, nickel, copper, palladium, cobalt, oil, and natural gas. Its geographic positioning adds to its significance. Nestled between North America and Europe, Greenland is situated along important military and shipping routes. Amid ongoing […]
DRC foreign minister dismisses US-China competition concerning Congo’s minerals
U.S. Involvement in Congo’s Mineral Industry Not Viewed as Competition At the United Nations, the Foreign Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Therese Kaikwamba Wagner, expressed that increased American involvement in the nation’s mineral sector is not seen as a challenge to China. She emphasized that Kinshasa aims to engage multiple partners to […]
US takes steps to compete with China’s control over rare earth minerals through Congo mining agreement
U.S. Supports Mining Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo JOHANNESBURG – In a significant move to challenge China’s stronghold on the rare earth minerals industry, the U.S. government has thrown its support behind Virtus Minerals, an American company, which is working on two major mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) focused on […]
The Stark Reality of China’s Control Over Key Minerals
Strategic Mineral Supply Challenges Washington tends to approach strategic issues as if they were simply procurement problems. I often wish the permitting process moved along quicker. And maybe if more investment came in, we could see things improve. Ideally, if we got those elements right, the market might take over. But that’s unlikely. We don’t […]
The United States needs to free itself from China’s control over important minerals before the situation worsens.
The Importance of Critical Minerals in American Life Critical minerals play a vital role in our everyday lives, often without us even realizing it. For instance, when you make your morning coffee, you’re using a coffee maker that relies on copper wiring and silicon chips. And when you grab milk from the fridge, you’re depending […]
Ambassador Jamieson Greer Reveals Agreement Between the US and EU on Essential Minerals
On Friday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer announced a collaboration with the European Union aimed at enhancing trade policies for more robust security in critical mineral supplies. Greer noted that “The United States and the European Union are both dedicated to tackling non-market policies and practices that have disrupted supply chains for critical minerals.” “We […]
Voters in Key States Support Measures to Increase Domestic Production of Essential Minerals
Poll Reveals Opposition to Trump’s Mineral Production Bill A recent poll unveiled on Monday indicates that voters in key states like Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio are against a bill backed by President Trump aimed at boosting the nation’s critical mineral production. The Coalition for the Restoration of Energy Dominance (RED) commissioned this poll to gauge […]
To Achieve the America First Energy Goals, We Need to Lead in the Critical Minerals Competition
Ahead of the discussions on U.S. energy policy, the conversation centers on the need to rapidly address our mineral supply chains. During my time leading the Department of Energy, we tapped into the shale revolution, making the U.S. a net energy exporter and creating a strong energy economy. Now, there’s an urgent push from President […]
JAMES CARTER and SEVASTIAN HORTON: The Important Minerals Tax Solution That Congress Should Not Overlook
In April 2025, China imposed export restrictions on seven heavy rare earth elements. This change came alongside a new licensing regime, leading to a sharp decline in exports to the U.S. and other significant markets. Automakers found themselves scrambling to adapt, and the Pentagon raised concerns about potential risks to military readiness. This move wasn’t […]