U.S. and Australia Forge $8.5 Billion Critical Minerals Alliance to Counter China’s Market Dominance
Strategic Partnership Aims to Secure Supply Chains In a significant move to reduce Western dependence on Chinese exports, President Donald…
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Deep-Sea Mining Rush Threatens Global Stability and Marine Ecosystems
The Underwater Gold Rush: Balancing Green Tech and Ocean Health The global transition to electric vehicles is triggering an unprecedented…
Global Capital Shift: Private Equity Powers Critical Minerals Revolution as Nations Scramble for Supply Security
Strategic Alliances Reshape Critical Minerals Landscape In a significant development for global resource security, private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory…
US-Australia Minerals Partnership Aims to Reshape Global Supply Chains Amid China Tensions
Strategic Minerals Alliance Forms In a significant move to counter China’s dominance in critical minerals, former President Donald Trump has…
HSBC Bullish on Freeport-McMoRan as Copper Demand Surges
HSBC has upgraded Freeport-McMoRan shares to buy, citing stronger metal price assumptions and supply constraints. Copper prices have surged 23% year-to-date, outpacing broader market gains as demand for the critical AI infrastructure metal grows.
Banking Giant Upgrades Mining Stock
HSBC has reportedly upgraded its rating on Freeport-McMoRan shares from hold to buy, according to recent analyst reports. Sources indicate that analyst Jonathan Brandt simultaneously raised his price target from $43 to $50 per share, suggesting approximately 20% potential upside based on current trading levels.
China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls, Escalating Trade Tensions with US
China has imposed sweeping new controls on rare earth exports, tightening its grip on global supply chains for critical minerals. The move has triggered immediate retaliation threats from the Trump administration and renewed trade war tensions ahead of expected high-level negotiations between the two economic powers.
Trade War Escalation Over Critical Minerals
China has implemented significant new restrictions on rare earth elements exports, according to reports from the country’s Ministry of Commerce. The recently published “announcement No. 62 of 2025” establishes stringent controls that analysts suggest could dramatically impact global technology and defense supply chains.