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Rare Earths
News & analysis tagged Rare Earths — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Harena's $4.84M DFC Deal Is a Strategic Down
The US DFC's $4.84M commitment to Harena Rare Earths' Madagascar project is a strategic down payment, positioning Washington as an anchor financier for one of the largest ionic clay heavy rare earth deposits outside China.
2026-07-22
India's Critical Minerals Midstream Gap
China's rare earth export squeeze exposed India's missing midstream: it mines ore but can't separate it. Policy has built everything except the one thing that matters.
2026-07-18
China Investors Defy Australia’s Divestment
China-linked investors in Northern Minerals defy divestment orders, betting on strategic delays.
2026-07-08
Lynas $50m Malaysia Magnet Deal Cracks China
Lynas's $50m investment in Malaysia aims to reduce reliance on Chinese magnets.
2026-07-07
Quad’s Mineral Pivot Gives India New Leverage
India and the U.S. forge a critical minerals deal to counter China's dominance.
2026-05-26