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Critical Minerals

Lula and Trump hold talks amid US trade tariff concerns

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House for discussions likely centered on trade, security, and critical minerals, as Lula aims to reset their strained relationship.

07 May 2026-23:33
Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation's rich mineral assets, and calling the outgoing U.S. ambassador's allegations of corruption “mischievous” and “undiplomatic."

05 May 2026-16:44
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan’s prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1.20 billion) in support for the sector and flagging more to come.

04 May 2026-10:13
Why are energy and critical minerals central to Japan–Australia talks?

04 May 2026-09:22
Chile and the U.S. ink deals on critical minerals and security

Chile and the United States have signed two agreements focused on enhancing cooperation and investment in critical minerals, as well as strengthening efforts to combat transnational organized crime.

21 Apr 2026-23:35
S. Korea-US critical minerals agreement finalized, says Bessent

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, with expectations that it will help tackle non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.

20 Apr 2026-23:17
CATL shares surge on strong earnings, mining push

Shares of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited climbed on Thursday after the world’s largest electric-vehicle battery maker reported first-quarter profits that exceeded expectations and unveiled plans to expand into critical minerals.

16 Apr 2026-08:56
Japan, France join forces on critical minerals road map

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday agreed to develop a road map for critical minerals supply, aiming to deepen cooperation in the sector amid China’s dominance of global rare earths.

01 Apr 2026-17:04
India signs critical minerals deal with Brazil to reduce China reliance

Brazil and India have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, as India looks for new suppliers to reduce its reliance on China.

21 Feb 2026-15:59
Brazil, India eye critical minerals deal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are set to meet in New Delhi on Saturday, aiming to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and rare earth elements.

21 Feb 2026-09:52