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July 7, 2026
Everyone Wants in on Brazil’s Rare Earths
But is Brasília ready to meet the moment?
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June 29, 2026
Farmers Worldwide Brace for El Niño
An intense El Niño threatens to compound trade and energy pain.
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June 22, 2026
China Flexes Its Rare-Earth Muscle—Again
New export restrictions underscore Beijing’s supply chain grip in ongoing tensions with Washington.
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June 12, 2026
Will Farmers Lose Faith With Trump?
The economic effects of the Iran war are straining a key Republican constituency ahead of midterm elections.
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June 2, 2026
The World’s Mineral Powers Seize Their Moment
Resource-rich countries haven’t always benefited from extraction. Can this time be different?
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May 12, 2026
China’s Rare-Earth Card Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
For all of the U.S. leader’s efforts, Washington remains deeply vulnerable.
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May 11, 2026
Iran War Chokes ‘Major Driver’ of Global Economy
The Hormuz crisis is hitting diesel even harder than crude.
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May 5, 2026
The New Critical Minerals Map
Fears of Chinese and U.S. trade retaliation have spawned deals that exclude both powers.
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April 27, 2026
The Hormuz Hit to Helium
The Iran war is choking off a critical input for chipmaking and AI infrastructure.
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