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Exclusive | Why a tycoon from Kazakhstan wants to partner with China to ride the overwhelming EV wave

Sitting in his lavish living room in Almaty, Kenges Rakishev – one of the wealthiest men in Kazakhstan – gets…

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Cleantech, mineral security demand drive China miners’ overseas buying spree: MMG chair

Chinese miners have accelerated their investments in critical mineral projects overseas to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption and clean energy…

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China discovers 2 major shale oilfields in boost for energy security

China has discovered two major shale oilfields boasting combined reserves of 180 million tonnes, in another boost to the country’s…

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In the US-China battle for critical minerals, where will Australia stand?

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed trade issues with US President Donald Trump earlier this week, the call quickly…

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As China curbs exports, US scours globe for rare earths – even war-torn Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s assertion that war-torn Ukraine should supply the US with rare earths is a sign of America’s growing…

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Explainer | How is China retaliating against US tariffs, and what impact will it have?

Within minutes of the United States hiking tariffs on all Chinese imports by 10 per cent, Beijing announced a slew…

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Beijing orders Chinese miners to report more of their overseas reserves

Beijing has ordered Chinese investors in overseas mining projects to report their proven and prospective reserves of critical minerals, as…

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Exclusive | With China in sights, US plans curb on countries’ advanced semiconductor access: sources

The US government plans to issue a new rule before the end of this month aimed at curbing Chinese companies’…

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US senators introduce bill confronting China’s dominance in critical minerals

“Currently, China dominates the critical mineral industry and is actively working to ensure that the US does not catch up,”…

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