Oil vs. rare earths: Which will shape the global economy’s future?

Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power. For much of the past century, oil has been the backbone of the global economy. It fuelled factories, transport, and trade, and helped determine which countries grew rich and which …

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Trump reveals NATO-linked framework on Greenland minerals

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has reached a framework for a deal with NATO regarding the future of Greenland, which would include access to rare-earth mineral rights, Azernews reports via CNBC. Speaking to CNBC after making the initial announcement on Truth Social, Trump said both NATO and the United States would be involved. “They’re going to be involved in …

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Ontario can speed up critical minerals industry and maintain environmental standards, report says

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion at Science North in Sudbury on Wednesday to discuss the future of mining. The conversation centered on a report released by the chamber last month, calling on all levels of government to sharpen their critical mineral strategy. Sudbury chamber president Marie Litalien said it was important that the official launch of …

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