1+ hour, 1+ min ago  (122+ words) Below we discuss these actions, next steps and implications for companies. Key Outcomes from the Ministerial: -Within 30 days, the EU and the United States will conclude an MOU, which will identify areas of cooperation to stimulate demand and diversify supply…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (335+ words) The recently announced stockpile represents significant opportunities, but much of that depends on unresolved details that companies must continue to monitor. On February 2, 2026, the Trump administration announced Project Vault, an approximately $12 billion initiative from public and private sources to develop…...

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (971+ words) On 22 November 2025, the United Kingdom's (UK) Government launched Vision 2035, the third iteration of its Critical Minerals Strategy since summer 2022 (the CMS)....By: Vinson & Elkins LLP UK Critical Minerals Strategy " Vision 2035 On 22 November 2025, the United Kingdom's (UK) Government launched Vision 2035, the…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (364+ words) For companies mining critical minerals in the U.S., this development provides a new framework for financial support and regulatory prioritization. Here are five things your company needs to know and do: 1. Leverage "National Security" Status to Expedite Permitting Project Vault is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1110+ words) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is accelerating its efforts to revive deep-sea mining, regulated in the United States under the once-dormant Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA). We have previously discussed the recent developments and implications of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (464+ words) On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, the United States hosted the Inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial at the U.S. Department of State, convening delegations from 54 countries, as well as the European Commission, representing a broad coalition of allied and partner economies....By: Clark Hill PLC…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (702+ words) Ghana plans to implement significant reforms to its mining legislation, including its Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). The proposed reforms come in response to mounting fiscal pressures and surging gold prices. The proposed changes are expected to be presented to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (379+ words) On February 4, 2026, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced the release of a fact sheet on biotechnology solutions for critical minerals. NSCEB notes that the United States is overly reliant on China for critical minerals. According to NSCEB,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (495+ words) Mines in Sub-Saharan Africa typically use diesel generators as a back-up for when supply from the utility is interrupted. However, in some circumstances, mines utilise diesel generators as the primary source of supply, including where the location of the mine…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1414+ words) On Feb. 4, National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance and senior Cabinet officials, convened representatives from 54 countries and the European Commission, including 43 foreign and other ministers, for the inaugural 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial....