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Tungsten’s Supply Crunch Turns a Niche Metal into a Strategic Bottleneck
Tightening supply and fast-growing demand are pushing tungsten from an overlooked industrial input to a strategic raw material, with China controlling most of global production. For…
Greenland Rejects Kvanefjeld Licence Renewal, Highlighting Political and Environmental Risk in Rare-Earth Supply
Greenland has denied the renewal of the Kvanefjeld mining licence, further delaying one of the largest undeveloped rare earth deposits outside China. The decision—tied to Greenland’s…
Northern Ireland Grants Mining Licences Despite Overwhelming Public Opposition, Highlighting Europe’s Resource Dilemma
Northern Ireland has issued seven new mineral prospecting licences, despite overwhelming public opposition, underscoring the growing tension between Europe’s push for domestic resource development and local…
Spain Rises as Europe’s Rare Earth Powerhouse in Strategic Push for Critical Raw Materials Independence
Spain is rapidly emerging as a key hub for rare earth elements in Europe, as a combination of untapped geological potential, supportive government policy, and EU…
China Slashes Dysprosium and Terbium Exports, Tightening Global Rare Earth Supply Chains
Global supply chains for critical materials are facing renewed pressure as China’s exports of dysprosium and terbium fell sharply in early 2026, underscoring the country’s continued…
Antimony Resources Enters Permitting Phase at Bald Hill Project as Critical Minerals Demand Intensifies
Antimony Resources has officially moved its Bald Hill antimony project in Canada into the permitting and regulatory phase, marking a key transition from early-stage exploration toward…
Germany Invests €50M in Nolans Rare Earth Project as Europe Expands State-Backed Critical Minerals Strategy
Germany has committed €50 million to the Nolans rare earth project in Australia, signaling a deeper shift in Europe’s strategy to secure critical raw materials through…
European Lithium Stock Cools as Investors Shift Focus From Growth Hype to Execution Reality
European Lithium is entering a phase of market reassessment, as the strong investor optimism that previously drove its share price surge begins to fade. After a…
Rock Tech Lithium Faces Crucial Phase as Financing and Execution Take Center Stage in Europe’s Battery Supply Chain
Rock Tech Lithium is holding firm to its long-term vision in battery materials processing, but investor focus is shifting decisively toward financing, timelines, and project execution.…
Aurubis Stock Near Record Highs as Copper Rally and Earnings Upgrade Strengthen Outlook
Aurubis is approaching record share price levels, fueled by a strong rally in copper markets and an upgraded earnings outlook that has reinforced investor confidence in…