Angola Has 34 Critical Minerals for Energy Transition
Angola has already identified 34 critical minerals for the energy transition, with emphasis on copper and the national strategy is to evolve from an exporter of raw materials to a producer of value-added goods. These goods are, namely, fertilizers, steel, titanium and components for batteries, aiming to increase internal value and diversify the economy, generating qualified employment. The data was …
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Mineral supply security advocate warns of Europe’s impending critical minerals crisis
London-based mining services provider Norge Mineraler says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will have a direct impact on Europe’s ability to boost military capabilities, particularly if the supply of critical minerals is disrupted. Norge Mineraler founder Michael Wurmser says sulphur is a particular point of concern since the Gulf provides 25% of the world’s supply. Companies in the region produce sulphur as a byproduct …
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Lula warns he will not allow others to seize Brazil’s critical minerals
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he will not allow other countries to take the nation’s rare earths and critical minerals, in remarks widely interpreted as a direct warning to the United States amid a growing dispute over control of these strategic resources. “Brazil is a very large, powerful country with great mineral wealth such as …
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Ukraine holds Europe’s largest reserves of three EU-critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 25 of the EU’s 34 critical raw materials, with the largest reserves of graphite, titanium and manganese in Europe, according to a study by Green Deal Ukraine on the country’s potential in the energy transition on March 24. “Natural graphite production in Ukraine fell by 88% between 2021 and 2024 due to temporary shutdowns of the only operating …
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UK highlights importance of cooperation with Mongolia on critical minerals
Head of Critical Minerals and Mining (International) at the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Oliver Richards presented a report on the future of global critical minerals supply and strategic cooperation with Mongolia, according to MiddleAsianNews. He noted that global critical minerals supply chains are currently highly concentrated, while demand is expected to increase significantly in the coming years due …
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How Kazakhstan Is Seeking to Attract Global Capital to Critical Mineral Extraction
In March 2026, Kazakhstan moved into the spotlight of the global mining industry. Against the backdrop of an accelerating energy transition and a growing shortage of critical minerals, the government has launched a large-scale geological exploration program. Its strategic objective is to position the country as a key supplier of copper and rare earth elements (REEs) to global markets. For …
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‘Critical minerals corridor’ seen linking mines, markets
Canadian property developer BMI Group says the clutch of industrial buildings it’s amassed in Ontario and Quebec could help strengthen Canada’s role in the battery supply chain by linking mines with processing hubs and customers. Dubbed the “Critical Minerals Corridor,” BMI’s asset portfolio includes five former industrial sites such as pulp and paper mills that have been repurposed into “deployment-ready” hubs with …
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US and Chile sign joint declaration on critical minerals and rare earth elements: Top points
On March 12, 2026, following the inauguration of President José Antonio Kast in Chile, the United States and Chile signed a joint declaration titled “Joint Declaration for the Establishment of Consultations on Critical Minerals and Rare Earth Elements” (Declaration), establishing a framework for bilateral consultations and cooperation on critical minerals and rare earth elements. The Declaration reaffirms cooperation between the …
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Can Central Asia Cash in on the Critical Minerals Rush?
As the geopolitical race to secure alternative sources for critical minerals heats up, interest in Central Asia’s mining sector has kicked into a new gear. “Critical minerals” are all the rage these days, and for good reason: these are the raw materials that go into making any technologically advanced product, from a smartphone to a fighter jet. And many of …
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US pours $1B into Latin America critical minerals
The United States has poured more than $1 billion into critical minerals investments across Latin America since January 2025, signalling a more assertive effort by Washington to secure supplies of lithium, copper and rare earths vital to energy, defence and advanced technology. The spending surge under the second Trump administration reflects a broader shift in how governments view mining, with …
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