Suppliers of chemical used to process metal have rapidly expanded production on back of rising prices
Ottawa uses national security legislation to accelerate production as G7 nations hunt for resources
Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting reports falling profits and pushes on to diversify into rare earths
Transaction has attracted criticism from groups that say it will reinforce Beijing’s control of critical metals market
European policymakers are racing to secure raw materials after Beijing imposed export controls earlier this month
Market hit by disruption to production and Donald Trump’s tariffs
Bank ploughs $75mn into Perpetua Resources as part of broader plan to fund areas considered critical to US security
Mining boss says resource-rich Pilbara is ‘standing in front of freight train’ as sector changes
Brussels to launch consultation by year-end on stockpiling minerals crucial for defence and green tech
Higher prices will allow producers to increase capacity outside China but there is a definite whiff of euphoria
Canberra emerges as key partner with Washington to counter Beijing’s critical mineral supply chain
Appian Capital predicts more partnerships with governments and institutions after $1bn agreement with World Bank’s IFC
World’s biggest miner by market capitalisation locked in negotiations over iron ore with Beijing-controlled buyer
Trump administration plans to set price floors, create strategic minerals reserve and take equity stakes
Scott Bessent says Washington will retaliate if Beijing proceeds with policy on rare earths and critical minerals
Chief executive Mike Henry says company is looking at restarting operations in Arizona
Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland says trade and political disputes will have far-reaching consequences for supply chains
Vast battery units are shoring up grids and extending the use of clean power
Sector’s worst crisis in 30 years underscores how some industries risk lasting damage from Ukraine invasion
Trump administration challenges Chinese dominance of supply chain for metals essential to defence industry
CEO Jonathan Price tells FT summit he took personal responsibility for copper output downgrade
CEO Duncan Wanblad tells FT conference that process to sell De Beers to take place over next six months
Industry set for bumper profits but shareholders fear financial indiscipline
Canadian group downgrades outlook just weeks after deal with London-listed rival was announced
Support package comes as western companies seek to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China
