Critical Minerals

[July – 26] US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority – Reuters

[July – 26] India, Japan vow closer work on critical minerals – Oman Observer

[July – 26] Zimbabwe’s top critical mineral in focus as the US commits $300 million to detach from China

[July – 26] Namibia secures China deals on infrastructure, mining and energy with state visit | Reuters

[July – 26] Tanzanian Billionaire Dewji Plans $250M Battery-Grade Graphite Push – Ecofin Agency

[July – 26] Zimbabwe taps Chinese firms for $300 million lithium project – MINING.COM

[June – 26] USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act | Reuters

[June – 26] Mozambique tightens grip on mining with 15% state stake rule, local processing — Reuters

[June – 26] Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia Sign Mining Cooperation MOU at AMM Congress

[June – 26] S. Korea, Mongolia launch strategic dialogue for critical minerals, supply chain cooperation

[June – 26] Malaysia, Japan to deepen energy, critical minerals ties amid supply security concerns

[June – 26] Mexico Streamlines 42 Mining and Extractive Procedures in 2026 – Discovery Alert

[June – 26] United States and India Sign Strategic Critical Minerals Cooperation Framework

[June – 26] Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits

[June – 26] Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes – The Hindu

[June – 26] G7 sets up critical minerals alliance, platform to cut reliance on China | Reuters

[June – 26] Kenya, US close in on critical minerals deal, Ruto says – Reuters

[June – 26] Prime Minister Carney secures new partnerships in defence and critical minerals at the 2026 G7 Leaders’ Summit

[June – 26] Ontario, United Kingdom sign critical minerals cooperation agreement

[June – 26] Turkey and Germany Expand Energy Partnership to Include Critical Minerals