Brazil's Rare Earth Deposits Draw Western Interest as Global Supply Chain Battle Intensifies

Australian mining company Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced negotiations with potential buyers in Europe and the United States for its Colossus rare earth deposit in Brazil's Minas Gerais state, with the company's CEO explicitly ruling out Chinese buyers. The move underscores a broader realignment in global criti…

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Western governments ⁠ploughing tens of billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to break their reliance on China could look to history to see how efforts to prop up commodity sectors can backfire. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/27/markets/critical-minerals-buyers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #rareearths #mining #congo #indonesia #australia
A warning to critical minerals buyers: avoid butter mountains, aluminium floods

In the 1980s and 1990s, subsidies, cheap energy and price guarantees fueled overproduction of various products which flooded markets, tanked prices and spread pain globally.

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Australia punts on pushing China out of rare‑earths projects - Asia Times

It’s been a significant month for Australia’s ambitions to become a critical-minerals superpower, while balancing its relations with China and the United

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Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday ⁠there were no formal bilateral talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, though the two had a brief conversation before a dinner on Friday, without disclosing details. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/23/japan/politics/japan-trade-minister-talks-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #defense #rareearths #taiwan #ryoseiakazawa
Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row

Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is the most senior ​Japanese official to visit China since a diplomatic dispute between the two countries erupted in November.

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China has cut Japan off from several heavy rare earths and other materials for ⁠at least four months, suggesting Beijing is using its control over critical minerals as diplomatic leverage. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/23/japan/china-japan-rare-earths-squeeze/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #china #chinajapanrelations #defense #rareearths #taiwan
China squeezes Japan over rare earths in repeat of 2010 showdown

The halt to exports ⁠began shortly after a diplomatic row over Taiwan erupted in November.

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Elbows up? Canada is letting Pentagon take ‘unprecedented’ stakes in Canadian mines  ⋆ The Breach

By fast-tracking critical minerals, Canada is not simply building a green economy. It is being further integrated into the U.S. war industry

The Breach

Dalaroo Metals Extends Greenland Footprint; Eyes Integrated Mineral System

Dalaroo Metals expanded its land in Greenland to 259.77 km² for rare earth minerals. This affects future mining plans and exploration.

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Dalaroo Metals has increased its Greenland land area by 259.77 km², focusing on rare earth elements. This expansion is key for their Blue Lagoon Project.

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Dalaroo Metals Gets More Land in Greenland for Rare Earths

Dalaroo Metals expanded its land in Greenland to 259.77 km² for rare earth minerals. This affects future mining plans and exploration.

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