The UK is considering building bilateral critical mineral partnerships with several countries, including Australia. On Tuesday (November 25), British Industry Minister Chris McDonald is said to have mentioned a partnership with Australia under the AUKUS defense pact, according to a news report from Reuters. McDonald added that critical minerals were “a big part” of that […]
As world powers race to secure the raw materials needed to achieve their energy transition goals, strengthen national defense and maintain technological leadership, a once-overlooked element is coming into the spotlight as the next strategic opportunity: antimony. Antimony has long played a traditional role in flame retardants and semiconductors, but this crucial mineral is now […]