EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or China

European Union is offering Brazil a “more beneficial” partnership on critical minerals than the United States or China, the bloc’s international partnerships commissioner said on Thursday, promising investment in domestic refining and technology as Brussels works to cut its dependence on Chinese supply chains. European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela made the case during a week-long visit to Brazil that included a stop on …

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Canada, Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternatives

Canada and Japan are working on a range of mining projects, including potential joint stockpiling, Canada‘s Trade Minister told Reuters, as Japan moves to diversify supplies of critical minerals and reduce dependence on China. Ottawa and Tokyo are in talks on options for cooperation including joint mining projects, offtake agreements and stockpiling arrangements for minerals such as graphite and gallium, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said in an interview. “We’re offering Japan that avenue to do more with Canada in terms …

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UK Government commits £50m to critical minerals industry

The government has announced a £50 million investment package aimed at strengthening the UK’s supply of critical minerals. The funding is designed to bolster domestic production, reduce reliance on imported materials and support the development of more resilient supply chains for minerals used in products ranging from smartphones and white goods to electric vehicles. Ministers say the package will help …

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