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How Central Bank gold demand is reshaping the global bullion market
In 2024, central banks worldwide bought an estimated 1,045 tonnes of gold, following 2022’s record 1,136 tonnes (the highest on record, back to 1950s) and
China tightens rare earth export controls
China has expanded its export controls to ban rare earth processing technologies and related materials, now requiring foreign companies to get approval to export magnets
F3 Uranium’s Tetra Zone discovery: expansion potential in the Athabasca Basin
Sponsored Post: F3 Uranium’s Tetra Zone discovery: expansion potential in the Athabasca Basin A new discovery in the Athabasca The Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan
Palladium market confronts deficits amid North America’s push for supply security
Palladium has recorded structural deficits from 2012 to 2024 — with the shortfall rising sharply over the last three years, hitting 0.91 Moz in 2023
US Government takes 5% stake in Lithium Americas’ Nevada project
The US government will take a 5% equity stake in Lithium Americas’ joint venture with General Motors, tightening its grip on strategic minerals and marking
Why the US fails to secure critical mineral supply — and how it can be fixed
An inside look into what’s gone wrong in Washington — and how to fix it In December 2024, China banned exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony
