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Brussels Is Playing Catch-Up on Rare Earths, and the Clock Is Running Out

Megan Khoo July 2, 2026

A country that has halted exports as an act of foreign policy is categorically different from one that has not, and European law should reflect that distinction.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is welcomed by China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on February 25, 2026.

Merz in China: No Decoupling For Now

Javier Villamor February 25, 2026

Germany depends on the Chinese market more than ever while trying to contain the political and economic impact of that relationship.

Sovereignty by Slogan, Dependency by Contract

Tobias Teuscher February 8, 2026

The EU cannot claim to be reducing dependency while reinforcing structural reliance on the very systems that underpin security, technology, and capital flows.

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

TEC News November 24, 2025

Following export disputes, the rivals attempt renewed cooperation—planning high-level visits to strengthen economic dialogue.

China’s Restrictions on Rare Earth Exports Spur EU Retaliation

Zolta Győri October 24, 2025

Beijing’s latest move has sent shockwaves through Europe’s supply chains, leaving factories scrambling and Brussels vowing to respond.

Large wooden church sitting on many transportation trucks with staff in hi-vis vests watching

Sweden Relocates Historic Church to Make Way for Iron Mining

Zolta Győri August 20, 2025

State-owned mining company LKAB estimates ground instability will require relocating about 6,000 people and 3,000 homes.

A rare earth refinery north of the inner Mongolian city of Baotou.

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

Robert Fig May 31, 2025

U.S. attempts to challenge China’s dominance over rare earth elements explain President Trump’s interest in Ukraine and Greenland

Trump Authorises Deep Sea Mining in International Waters, China Unhappy

TEC News / AFP April 25, 2025

The move is part of a broader U.S. strategy to break China’s quasi-monopoly on rare-earth minerals and metals.

Ukraine Wants “Mutually Acceptable” Minerals Deal With U.S.

TEC News April 1, 2025

The announcement comes as data suggests the Russian advance has slowed for the fourth consecutive month.

Trump Criticises Both Putin and Zelensky Over Ceasefire Talks

TEC News March 31, 2025

The U.S. president said he was “very angry” with his Russian counterpart, and said Ukraine could have “big, big problems.”

Tag: rare earth minerals

Brussels Is Playing Catch-Up on Rare Earths, and the Clock Is Running Out

Merz in China: No Decoupling For Now

Sovereignty by Slogan, Dependency by Contract

Germany and China Seek to Reset Trade Ties

China’s Restrictions on Rare Earth Exports Spur EU Retaliation

Sweden Relocates Historic Church to Make Way for Iron Mining

Who Controls Rare Earth Minerals Can Control the World

Trump Authorises Deep Sea Mining in International Waters, China Unhappy

Ukraine Wants “Mutually Acceptable” Minerals Deal With U.S.

Trump Criticises Both Putin and Zelensky Over Ceasefire Talks

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