Tag: Metals

Geology, Precious Metals, and China-China-China

Geology, Precious Metals, and China-China-China

October 21, 2025

I was in Minnesota last week, in the storied “Iron Range” north of Duluth. In…

China's global control over rare earth metals was a strategic goal since the 1990s

China’s global control over rare earth metals was a strategic goal since the 1990s

October 15, 2025

China’s new export controls on rare earth minerals and products made from them…

In a file photo from July 29, 2019, visitors walk down the inclined shaft at Steenkampskraal (SKK) rare-earth mine about 50 miles from the South African town of Vanrhynsdorp. SKK has been confirmed as one of the highest grade deposits of rare-earth minerals in the world. The rare-earth minerals are used in the manufacture of powerful magnets, which are used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, robotics, and many other applications.

Metals and Minerals Are the Next Oil

October 14, 2025

The next great commodities race isn’t about oil. It’s about copper, cobalt,…