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Mineral Resources
News & analysis tagged Mineral Resources — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
15 Stories
Why Zimbabwe Can't Meet US Lithium Demand
The US DLA seeks 16,000 tonnes of lithium, but Zimbabwe's export ban and Chinese control block its participation.
2026-07-09
South America's Lithium Leverage Expires Soon
With 60% of global lithium reserves, South America faces a critical deadline to secure refining partnerships before China's export controls take effect.
2026-07-09
Largo's $60M Pentagon Vanadium Deal
Largo Inc. secures a $60.1M order from the Pentagon for vanadium, signaling a U.S. stockpile reboot and a shift in critical minerals policy.
2026-07-09
Korea–Mongolia CEPA: Minerals Gambit
South Korea and Mongolia's CEPA aims to challenge China's dominance in mineral exports, opening new trade avenues for critical resources.
2026-07-09
Korea, Mongolia Sign 21 MOUs on Rare Earths
South Korea and Mongolia sign 21 MOUs, targeting $1 billion trade by 2030 and reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths.
2026-07-09
India's Graphite Gambit: Mining Arunachal
India opens graphite reserves in Arunachal Pradesh to reduce 60% import dependence and challenge China's dominance in the battery supply chain.
2026-07-09
India's Graphite Gambit Against China
India's efforts to mine graphite in Arunachal Pradesh signal a strategic shift to reduce reliance on China for battery materials amid geopolitical tensions.
2026-07-09
Chile's $3.2B Lithium Boom Locks In China's
Chile's lithium exports reached $3.2B in H1 2026, with 55% sold to China, highlighting Beijing's dominance in the battery supply chain.
2026-07-09
India-Indonesia Pact to Challenge China
India and Indonesia sign a critical minerals pact to reduce reliance on China, focusing on nickel and rare earths for EV production.
2026-07-08
Fluorspar: China's Next Economic Weapon
China controls 69% of global fluorspar production, crucial for semiconductors and EVs, raising concerns over energy security and export controls.
2026-07-08
Canada's Trail Smelter Deal: A Strategic Move
Canada's $400 million investment in Teck's Trail smelter aims to counter China's export ban on critical minerals, enhancing North American supply chains.
2026-07-08
Lynas Invests $50M in Malaysia Magnet Plant
Lynas Rare Earths invests $50 million in a Malaysian magnet plant, challenging China's 94% market share in permanent magnets.
2026-07-07
DOE Invests $75M in Coal Waste Projects
The U.S. DOE awards $75M to five coal waste projects to extract rare earths, aiming to reduce dependence on China before a 2027 deadline.
2026-07-07
Brazil: The Swing State in Mineral Wars
The U.S. invests $8 billion in Brazil's critical minerals, but Lula resists signing a pact, asserting Brazil's leverage in the U.S.-China mineral conflict.
2026-07-06
Zambia Claims US Ties Health Aid to Minerals
Zambia turns down a $2 billion US health aid package linked to mineral access, challenging US influence in Africa amid rising Chinese investment.
2026-05-05