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CNN Business
"G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply, draft document says"
G7 leaders have provisionally agreed on a coordinated strategy to safeguard the supply of critical minerals—an increasingly urgent priority as China tightens its grip on global exports. According to a draft statement seen by Reuters, the group plans to address market disruptions, diversify supply chains, and ensure that minerals markets reflect the true costs of responsible extraction and trade.
This move follows China’s April decision to restrict exports of rare earths and magnets—materials essential to automakers, chipmakers, and defense contractors. Though President Trump said last week that President Xi agreed to resume shipments to the U.S., rare earths remain a powerful point of leverage for Beijing.
The G7’s draft calls out “non-market policies and practices” as a direct threat to mineral access and economic security. In response, the group plans to work with allies beyond the G7 to anticipate shortages, coordinate market responses, and expand global capacity for mining, processing, manufacturing, and recycling.
Article published by CNN Business on June 16, 2025: G7 leaders agree on strategy to protect critical mineral supply, draft document says | CNN Business
Reuters
"China puts six-month limit on its ease of rare-earth export licenses, WSJ reports"
President Donald J. Trump announced a framework in which China will make it easier for American industry to obtain critically needed magnets and rare earth minerals in conjunction with the US halting visa restrictions for Chinese Nationals on US college campuses.
China controls 85% of global rare earths refining. China dominates the global rare earths sector, holding nearly half of the world's reserves and controls the majority of mining and refining capacity.
America must act now to develop a secure, sustainable domestic supply chain of Critical Materials The US/China agreement places a six-month limit on rare-earth export licenses for U.S. automakers and manufacturers.
Article published by Reuters on June 4, 2025: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/china-puts-six-month-limit-its-ease-rare-earth-export-licenses-wsj-reports-2025-06-11/
NBC News
"Trump's push to break China's mineral dominance paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush"
In April, the Trump administration unveiled a bold and sweeping executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining operations in both U.S. and international waters— which could ignite a manufacturing renaissance, driving innovation, job creation, and economic strength from the depths of the sea and break its dependency on China.
Article published by NBC News on May 14, 2025: Trump’s push to break China’s mineral dominance paves the way for a deep-sea gold rush – NBC Bay Area
Time for a comprehensive, streamlined, sustainable strategy
The following article gives us all the evidence we need, that the United States -- along with its allies -- need a comprehensive, streamlined, sustainable energy and critical materials strategy as soon as possible.
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China halts rare earth exports, sparking fears of shortages in critical industries
"Based on everything we are seeing, the critical inputs for our future supply chain are shut down"
Article in Techspot by Skye Jacobs
April 14, 2025
The big picture: China has halted exports of critical rare earth metals and magnets essential to industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to aerospace and defense. The move, which has sent shockwaves through global supply chains, began earlier this month when China placed new export restrictions on these minerals.
To see the complete article, find it at: China halts rare earth exports, sparking fears of shortages in critical industries | TechSpot
