The U.S. Commerce Department has imposed a preliminary 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode-grade graphite imports, a ...

In gray-zone economic warfare, trade leverage becomes its own kind of armament. The United States should arm itself ...

Beijing uses its near-monopoly on critical minerals to win trade concessions. Can the U.S. find alternate supplies?

The United States and other countries will have to replicate China’s processing capabilities to dismantle one of Beijing’s ...

China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says ...

Christien, K. and Tshimbombu, T. (2025) A Precarious Pact: Scoping the Risks of a U.S.-DRC Minerals Deal Amidst Instability and Balkanization Fears. Open Journal of Business and Management, 13, ...

A Guardian dispatch last week from Baotou, China’s rare earth capital, found evidence of toxic ponds, poisoned soil and ...

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ...

We have repeatedly discussed a unified and comprehensive model of national security. Considering the complexity and ...

President Donald Trump unveils a groundbreaking trade agreement with China, intertwining access to rare minerals and educational opportunities.

China's Aggressive Trade Moves Highlight Need for Strong Leadership In a bold and concerning move, China has finalized new export controls on critical technologies essential for b ...

The US President has threatened to impose 100% 'secondary tariffs' on countries trading with Russia, with an exception if ...