the Canadian government ordered three China-originated foreign companies to divest investments in Canadian critical mineral firms due to national security concerns.
Canada's Science and Industry minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said the decision was made after reviewing a number of investments in Canadian companies engaged in the critical minerals sector, including lithium.
China continues to dominate the rare earth elements around the world, while the west is pushing towards self-reliance in the procurement of scarce metals and minerals. However, China does not produce a lot of the minerals, and has instead invested heavily in overseas mines in places like Can
Brussels [Belgium], September 16 (ANI): Despite the ongoing energy crunch across Europe, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently proposed new legislation to reduce the European Union (EU)'s on supply of critical minerals including rare earth metals and lithium from China.
Canberra [Australia], July 4 (ANI): India and Australia on Monday agreed to build a stronger partnership in the field of critical minerals which are crucial for clean energy technologies such as batteries, electric vehicles, as well as mobile phones and computers.
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell praised the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement that was signed between both countries saying that the trade pact gives an opportunity to properly harness the complementary nature of
Canberra [Australia], March 11 (ANI): Australia has announced a three-year critical minerals investment partnership with India that will unlock mutual benefits for both countries from Canberra's leading critical minerals sector.
Washington [US], February 22 (ANI/Sputnik): The Biden Administration and major US companies will announce major investments to expand the domestic critical minerals supply chain to break dependence on China and boost sustainable practices, the White House announced on Tuesday.
Sydney [Australia], November 17 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said that there is so much to do with India in the field of technology, adding that both the countries are already cooperating on cyber security, critical and emerging technologies, critical miner
Washington DC [US], October 1 (ANI/Sputnik): US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order declaring a national emergency to deal with the United States' reliance on foreign countries for critical materials important to the US military and economy.