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The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

The US backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

A U.S.-backed project in South Africa aims to extract rare earth minerals from industrial waste as part of a Trump administration priority to reduce reliance on China
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Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court eventually struck down has launched
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Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

By Timothy Aeppel April 20 (Reuters) - The refund system set up to allow companies to recover illegally collected tariffs from the U.S. government went live on Monday as thousands of companies rushed to file claims.
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U.S. invests in project to remove rare earth minerals despite differences with South Africa

U.S. invests in project to remove rare earth minerals despite differences with South Africa

The U.S. invests $50 million in a South African project to extract rare earth minerals to reduce reliance on China.
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Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

Trump: New deal with Iran will be better than old one

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he believed a nuclear deal the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran will be better than a 2015 international agreement to curb Tehran's nuclear program.
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Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday.
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U.S. Companies Show Interest in Congo's Rubaya Coltan Mine Amid Peace Efforts

U.S. Companies Show Interest in Congo's Rubaya Coltan Mine Amid Peace Efforts

U.S. Companies Show Interest in Congo's Rubaya Coltan Mine Amid Peace Efforts
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USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

By Eric Onstad LONDON, April 20 (Reuters) - USA Rare Earth agreed on Monday to buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, adding another company to its expanding mining, processing and magnet-making portfolio.
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Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson if he had known about failed security checks

Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Mandelson if he had known about failed security checks

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wouldn’t have appointed Peter Mandelson as U.K. ambassador to Washington if he had known about failed security checks
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Pensana Secures $165 Million Financing to Advance US Mine-to-Magnet Strategy

Pensana Secures $165 Million Financing to Advance US Mine-to-Magnet Strategy

Pensana Secures $165 Million Financing to Advance US Mine-to-Magnet Strategy
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Pensana Secures $165 Million Investment to Advance US Rare Earth Supply Chain

Pensana Secures $165 Million Investment to Advance US Rare Earth Supply Chain

Pensana Secures $165 Million Investment to Advance US Rare Earth Supply Chain
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China Considers Taking Iran's Enriched Uranium Amid U.S. Negotiations

China Considers Taking Iran's Enriched Uranium Amid U.S. Negotiations

China has expressed willingness to take custody of or downgrade approximately 970 pounds of enriched uranium from Iran, as part of ongoing negotiations led by President Trump to end the conflict involving Iran. This development comes as the Trump administration seeks to have Iran's uranium stockpile removed to prevent further escalation. The uranium is currently believed to be stored beneath nuclear facilities that were damaged during U.S. airstrikes. While President Trump favors the U.S. taking possession of the uranium, China's involvement could reshape nuclear diplomacy by offering a potential path forward for both Washington and Tehran. This move mirrors past international nuclear agreements, such as the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, where Iran shipped low-enriched uranium to Russia.