Rare earths are already feeling the squeeze of Chinese control. Other metals, including copper could end up the same way.

Mining mergers are back in style. Rio Tinto, the industry’s fourth-most valuable company, has confirmed it is in talks to ...

With China controlling nearly 90% of critical mineral refining, Western nations face a potential supply chain guillotine that could decapitate AI and energy sectors.

This economic setback holds enormous significance in industrial and strategic terms for the country, especially at this critical juncture when transition momentum is gathering pace globally.

The United States has the resources necessary to compete with China for mastery over copper mining and refining.

Copper, often referred to as "red gold," is emerging as a vital asset in the context of technology and sustainability ...

SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Honeywell (NYSE: HON) Electronic Materials announced today it will more than double its refining and casting capacity for high-purity copper and tin at its ...