INFO
Australia commits AUD$2.1B to Critical Minerals Development Fund expansion
The Australian government announces major expansion of the Critical Minerals Development Fund, targeting rare earth separation and heavy rare earth projects to compete with Chinese dominance.
CRITICAL
China extends export license requirements for heavy rare earth clays
China's Ministry of Commerce has expanded export licensing requirements to include all heavy rare earth clay concentrates, significantly tightening control over critical dysprosium and terbium supplies.