What are critical minerals and why are countries so keen to secure them?

Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products.

As Race For Rare-Earth Minerals Heats Up, U.S. Should Focus On Recycled Metals To Ease Dependence On China

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Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China

A Japanese research vessel has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, Japan’s government announced Monday as the coun

Trump administration floats using tariffs to implement price floor on rare earth minerals

Vice President JD Vance announced a new push on Wednesday to create price stability in the market for critical rare earth minerals.

US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China

The Trump administration says it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners.

Watch: Delegates From 50 Countries Meet In DC To Find Ways To Replace Chinese Minerals Monopoly

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President Vance are hosting delegates from more than 50 countries today for the "Critical Minerals Ministerial" -- an attempt to organize to counter China's near-monopoly on critical "rare earth" minerals.

South Korea seeks closer China cooperation on rare earth supply

South Korea will seek closer cooperation with China to stabilize supplies of rare earth minerals critical to its high-tech industries, the government said Thursday.