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2026 Critical Minerals Alliance: Can US and Europe Break China's Rare Earth Grip?
At the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, 54 nations launched FORGE and $30B in financing to counter China's 90% rare earth processing dominance. Can the West build independent supply chains within a decade? Analysis of...
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Working Hours Linked to Obesity: Study Shows 1% Reduction Cuts Weight
New research from the University of Queensland shows a 1% reduction in working hours correlates with a 0.16% drop in obesity rates across OECD countries, challenging conventional diet-focused approaches.
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RESourceEU: Can Europe Break China's Rare Earth Grip by 2030?
The EU's RESourceEU plan commits €3 billion to break China's 90% rare earth processing grip. With export licensing below 25% and sixfold price spikes, can Europe meet its 2030 targets? Analysis of mining, processing, and...
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Critical Minerals Arms Race: Project Vault & 54-Nation FORGE Reshape Supply Chains
In February 2026, the US launched Project Vault ($10B reserve) and the 54-nation FORGE alliance to counter China's critical minerals dominance. With China controlling 90% of rare earth processing and new export controls...
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Critical Minerals Race: $30B U.S. Push vs. China's Grip in 2026
The U.S. hosted 54 nations at the 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial, launching FORGE and Project Vault with $30B+ in financing to counter China's 90% processing dominance. Analysis of the resource war reshaping global power.
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FORGE & Project Vault: US Rewires Global Critical Minerals Order in 2026
In February 2026, the U.S. launched FORGE and Project Vault, a $10B strategic reserve, alongside 11 new bilateral deals to break China's rare earth dominance. Learn how this rewires global critical minerals supply chains for...