How China's Heavy-Handed Rare Earths Threat Backfired

How China's heavy-handed rare earths threat backfired

America dominates the global financial system. The Middle East controls energy. And China, during the past 40 years, has created a vice-like grip on the mining, refining and production of global metals.

China likens Albanese’s US minerals pact to ‘warplane intrusion’

State media has linked the rare earths deal to last week’s South China Sea aircraft confrontation, calling it another show of loyalty to Washington.

Rare earths deal boosts some mining shares as ASX hits record

The Australian sharemarket hit a record high for a second time in a week as the US and Australia strike a rare earths supply deal, but it was BHP that was a real stand out today. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Catherine Allfrey from Wavestone Capital to find out if the sector is worth the hype and what else is driving investors.

US and Australia Team Up to Loosen China’s Grip on Rare Earths

The United States and Australia have signed a major agreement aimed at securing supplies of rare earths and critical minerals, a move designed to reduce reliance on China, which currently dominates the global market for these vital resources. The new framework, signed by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, outlines plans for both countries to invest heavily in mining and processing projects while streng…

BHP Lifts Market Spirit as Rare Earths Pact Fuels ASX 200 Momentum

Australia’s market reached new heights as BHP led gains amid a rare earths partnership between the US and Australia, sparking optimism across major sectors.

Red-hot miners forge path for share market record

A mining sector rally has pushed the local share market to record highs, as gold continued to soar and a US-Australia critical minerals deal bolstered local rare earths producers.