Romania aims to become global player in rare metals sector – energy minister

Romania’s energy minister Bogdan Ivan said the country could become a global player in the rare metals industry and plans to build its own refining capacity. “Today, Romania has among the largest automotive and industrial wiring companies, which import huge quantities of copper from India, China or Turkey, most of it from ore mined in Romania,” Ivan said for local …

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Critical minerals: can Mexico compete without new concessions?

Mexico outlined an international strategy on critical minerals amid a geopolitical landscape marked by supply concentration in China and the industrial repositioning of advanced economies, while keeping the granting of new mining concessions suspended, which raises questions about its ability to compete in this global race. The government of President Claudia Sheinbaum set as its central axis the defense of sovereignty …

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New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks

Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage. New Zealand’s government has come under fire for keeping its talks with the United States over critical minerals under wraps, as opposition parties level accusations of secrecy amid mounting concern about environmental damage and foreign influence. Analysts say Wellington is reluctant to promote …

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