Minerals

Jars containing rare earth minerals produced by Australia's Lynas Corp from its Mount Weld operations are seen near Laverton, northeast of Perth, Australia, August 23, 2019/ Reuters
World+Biz

What are Ukraine's critical minerals and what do we know about the deal with US

The US Geological Survey considers 50 minerals to be critical, including rare earths such as nickel and lithium

Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Ukraine says pact signed with US is first step towards minerals deal

Pakistan and US officials during a meeting on investment in the minerals sector of Pakistan on 9 APril 2025. Photo: UNB
World+Biz

Pakistan says US companies seek to invest in its minerals sector

US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 27, 2024. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
World+Biz

Ukraine, US in 'final stages' of agreeing minerals deal, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets US Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, 20 February 2025. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

US envoy meets Zelenskiy as Trump officials keep pressure on Ukrainian leader for minerals

A worker miniature is placed near the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration
Global Economy

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

A worker miniature is placed near the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this illustration picture taken on July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration
Global Economy

China bans export of key minerals to US as trade frictions escalate