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Opposition Proposes Reenas for RM800b Rare Earth Wealth
Malaysian opposition suggests national entity to manage RM800b rare earth wealth and prevent illegal mining losses.
Malay Mail · 1m
Myanmar's dictator courts the West
Min Aung Hlaing is pitching engagement to Washington, betting that Trump's transactional approach will override concerns about his brutal rule.
TIME · 4m
How the US lost control of rare earths to China
America's dependence on Chinese processing of critical minerals has become a geopolitical weapon.
Ars Technica · 2m
Xi's rare-earth leverage over Trump
As the two leaders meet, China's control of critical minerals gives Beijing a powerful negotiating tool the U.S. still can't counter.
Foreign Policy · 2m
Why China now controls the world's rare earth supply
The U.S. abandoned rare earth processing to China decades ago. Now Beijing weaponizes that dependence against American military and industry.
The Conversation · 3m
Trump secures permanent control over Greenland's security
The U.S. president announces a deal with Denmark and Greenland that gives America sweeping authority over the Arctic territory's defense and critical minerals.
Foreign Policy · 4m