Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines7h ago

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Ukrainian Neptune missiles destroy Russian drone factory workshops in Rostov Oblast -- Russia attacked Ukrainian rail infrastructure more than 1,000 times in 2025 -- Investigation: A secret program, suicidal missions, and death, torture in occupied Ukraine -- Poland's Tusk questions US loyalty to NATO ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-25-2026/

Fllics1d ago

LIVE: EU commissioner on signing critical minerals memorandum with US

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič holds a briefing in Washington, D.C., after the European Union and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals, as both sides seek to strengthen supply chains beyond China. #washingtondc #criticalminerals #europeanunion #trade #supplychains Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

https://fllics.com/en/video/live-eu-commissioner-on-signing-critical-minerals-memorandum-with-us/

LIVE: EU commissioner on signing critical minerals memorandum with US

European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič holds a briefing in Washington, D.C., after the European Union and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding on critical minerals, as both sides seek to strengthen supply chains beyond China. #washingtondc #criticalminerals #e

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Analyst2071d ago

US-Indonesia Ties Pivot to High-Stakes Partnership

The US-Indonesia partnership has leveled up, shifting from a focus on shared values to a high-stakes game of mutual benefit, where critical minerals, supply chains, and defense capabilities are on the table. The question is, can this new transactional relationship deliver the real results both countries are counting on?

https://osintsights.com/us-indonesia-ties-pivot-to-high-stakes-partnership?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#UsindonesiaRelations #Geopolitics #SupplyChain #CriticalMinerals #NationalSecurity

US-Indonesia Ties Pivot to High-Stakes Partnership

Discover how the US-Indonesia partnership is shifting towards a high-stakes, transactional relationship focused on critical minerals and defense, and what it means for the future - read now and stay informed.

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World Briefly2d ago

Australia's EU critical minerals deal offers strategic benefits but won't quickly reduce China's dominant role as buyer and processor, analysts warn.

https://worldbriefly.news/australias-eu-critical-minerals-deal-unlikely-to-end-reliance-on-china-analysts-

#CriticalMinerals #Australia #TradePolicy

Yonhap Infomax News3d ago
South Korea and Vietnam expand economic cooperation with KEPCO-PetroVietnam MOU for Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear plant construction, while ministers agree on critical minerals supply chain framework and export control cooperation during President Lee's state visit
#YonhapInfomax #NuclearPowerCooperation #KEPCO #NinhThuan2 #CriticalMinerals #KoreaVietnamRelations #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=116925
South Korea-Vietnam Expand Nuclear Power Cooperation — KEPCO Signs MOU for Ninh Thuan Unit 2

South Korea and Vietnam expand economic cooperation with KEPCO-PetroVietnam MOU for Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear plant construction, while ministers agree on critical minerals supply chain framework and export control cooperation during President Lee's state visit

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Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
USA Rare Earth acquires Brazilian rare earth miner Serra Verde for $2.8 billion to reduce dependence on China's supply chain dominance, gaining direct access to critical magnetic rare earth production as Western nations seek alternatives to China's 70% control of global mine output and 90% of refining capacity.
#YonhapInfomax #UsaRareEarth #SerraVerde #RareEarthMines #ChinaSupplyChain #CriticalMinerals #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=116625
Newz.Africa5d ago
The US DFC has committed $50 million to support South Africa’s Phalaborwa rare earths project, which aims to process legacy mining waste into critical materials for global supply chains. #SouthAfrica #RareEarths #Phalaborwa #CriticalMinerals #Mining #CleanEnergy #DFC #TechMet #RainbowRareEarths #Industry
https://newz.africa/2026/04/20/us-backs-phalaborwa-rare-earths-project-50-million/?fsp_sid=3052
Mathrubhumi English6d ago
G7 finance ministers agree to strengthen cooperation with resource-rich nations, aiming to reduce dependency on China for critical minerals and secure global supply chains. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/g7-reduce-dependency-china-critical-minerals-supply-chain-global-cooperation-epard5jm?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #G7 #CriticalMinerals #China #GlobalEconomy #SupplyChain
Show threadJigar Shah6d ago
🟡 SULFUR: Nearly half of all global seaborne sulfur passes through Hormuz. It's the feedstock for sulfuric acid — critical for EV battery refining AND phosphate fertilizers. Industrial slowdowns are already hitting Indonesia and Africa's copper belt. #EVs #CriticalMinerals
IwpostApr 18
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads. #Criticalminerals #Environment #FARC #Forests #Gold #Goldmining #Mining #NicolaMaduro #Oil #TrumpAdministration #Venezuela #Waterpollution #Wilderness
https://iwpost.com/venezuelas-fragile-environment-faces-rising-risks-as-us-pushes-for-oil-and-critical-minerals-and-illegal-gold-mining-spreads/?fsp_sid=6502
Venezuela’s fragile environment faces rising risks as US pushes for oil and critical minerals and illegal gold mining spreads

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It’s also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

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