The US announced critical minerals agreements and $2 billion in mining investments on Friday to reduce reliance on foreign nations for strategic materials, amid competition with China.
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Australia's only silicon manufacturer, Simcoa, will exit the United States after the Trump administration imposed heavy new tariffs on silicon metal imported from Australia, leading to a roughly 40 per cent additional levy.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded a trip to the U.S. and South America, focusing on AI cooperation with U.S. tech giants like Nvidia in San Francisco and securing critical minerals with Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. The tour aimed to bolster South Korea's AI semiconductor hub vision and diversify mineral supplies.
President Lee Jae Myung concluded his visit to Argentina, agreeing with President Javier Milei to boost cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, and South Korea's crude oil imports from Argentina. They also pledged to resume FTA talks with Mercosur.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
Donald Trump stated the US can take "pretty much whatever we want" from Ukraine's rare earth deposits under a 2025 minerals deal, claiming profits could exceed US aid. He criticized Biden for not securing repayment, while the deal faces conflict-related risks and corruption.
South Korea and Argentina agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals, including lithium, and energy, with an MOU signed during a summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Javier Milei in Buenos Aires. They also finalized a double taxation avoidance agreement.
South Korea and Argentina agreed to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals, including joint lithium projects, and to resume FTA negotiations with Mercosur. The agreement was reached during a summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Javier Milei in Buenos Aires.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, focusing on cooperation in critical mineral supply chains, energy, food, and the potential resumption of trade agreement negotiations with the Mercosur bloc.
Fast Metals, a startup, has raised $4.3M to develop a chemistry-based process to extract valuable minerals like titanium and rare-earth elements from red mud, a waste product of aluminum refining, making the process economically viable.
Sweden announced plans to significantly boost its mining sector, particularly for rare earths, by declaring critical metal extraction a national security interest. This strategy aims to streamline permit processes and attract investment to counter European dependence on China, though it raises concerns for the Sami reindeer-herding indigenous people.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the US is not receiving sufficient critical mineral exports from China despite ongoing high-level talks. He emphasized US leverage and efforts to boost domestic production to reduce dependency.
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned the UN Security Council that surging global demand for critical minerals risks fueling conflict and poverty in resource-rich nations, urging them to leverage their wealth for local processing and economic transformation.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce dependence on China for defense-related critical minerals, directing military contractors to shift supply chains away from Beijing-linked sources by January 2027, citing national security in an era of great power competition.
US President Donald Trump imposed additional 50% import tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, effective 30 days after signing. The White House stated these tariffs are in response to Canada's "discriminatory treatment of American products."
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A study in 'Defence Industry Conversion in China' highlights Yunnan province's role as an "irreplaceable gateway" to Indochinese resources. It proposes Yunnan as a land-based lifeline for critical mineral supply, mitigating China's reliance on the Strait of Malacca and enhancing supply-chain resilience.
The European Commission is drafting a regulation to allow public authorities to exclude foreign companies deemed risky due to potential interference or data leaks, amid geopolitical tensions with China and the US. The proposal also includes a potential European preference in procurement.
India and Australia signed a landmark civil nuclear agreement for commercial uranium supplies, alongside deals on defense, maritime security, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Prime Ministers Modi and Albanese unveiled joint declarations and roadmaps to strengthen cooperation in a free and stable Indo-Pacific.
India, Australia, and Canada have signed the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership MOU to boost collaboration in critical and emerging technologies. The agreement focuses on green energy, resilient supply chains, and critical minerals, supporting net-zero goals and AI adoption. Additionally, India and Australia finalized arrangements for Australian uranium exports to India for peaceful nuclear purposes.
Argentina staged a dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the round of 16, with Lionel Messi playing a key role. They will now face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
PM Narendra Modi urged Australian businesses to invest in India during his visit, highlighting its growth story and potential in sectors like clean energy and infrastructure. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation, with AustralianSuper announcing a AUD 500 million investment in India's NIIF.
