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Biden administration considers price support for US minerals to counter China

Biden administration considers price support for US minerals to counter China

The Biden administration is contemplating federal price supports for U.S. critical minerals projects to counter the impact of cheap Chinese imports that threaten domestic production.

James Bikales reports for POLITICO.

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Apache group petitions Supreme Court to halt copper mine on sacred land

Apache group petitions Supreme Court to halt copper mine on sacred land

Apache Stronghold members are traveling across the U.S. to gather support as they petition the Supreme Court to block a copper mine on Arizona land sacred to their tribe.

Noel Lyn Smith reports for Inside Climate News.

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Federal judge halts Arizona lithium drilling amid tribal concerns

Federal judge halts Arizona lithium drilling amid tribal concerns

A federal judge temporarily stopped exploratory lithium drilling in Arizona after the Hualapai Tribe argued it would harm sacred lands.

Scott Sonner reports for The Associated Press.

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Chinese investors attempt covert takeover of Australian mining company

Chinese investors attempt covert takeover of Australian mining company

A long-standing struggle between Northern Minerals and Chinese investors reveals the global battle over rare-earth minerals as countries seek to reduce reliance on China.

Michael E. Miller reports for The Washington Post.

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Rio Tinto faces growing opposition to Serbian lithium mine

Rio Tinto faces growing opposition to Serbian lithium mine

Tensions are escalating over Rio Tinto’s plans for a major lithium mine in Serbia, with locals fearing environmental destruction and geopolitical manipulation.

Andrew Higgins reports for The New York Times.

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