US pulls ahead of Europe in critical minerals race, industry group says
The United States is pulling ahead of Europe in securing critical mineral supplies outside China, according to an industry group...
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Copper Consolidates in $6.55-$6.65 Range as Traders Await Breakout Direction
Copper is trading at $6.5978, pinned inside a $6.55-$6.65 range that traders are watching as the levels deciding the next...
US Department of Energy awards $500 million to seven critical minerals and battery projects
The US Department of Energy has awarded $500 million to seven companies building domestic critical-minerals processing, battery recycling and advanced...
China’s customs delays on germanium exports squeeze Taiwan’s aerospace and optical sectors
China is holding germanium and quartz-based material shipments in customs limbo before they reach Taiwan, and industry insiders say the...
Clean Energy Spending Tracks Toward Record $180 Billion in 2026
Clean energy capital spending hit $74 billion in the first half of 2026 and is tracking toward a record $180...
