For all of the U.S. leader’s efforts, Washington remains deeply vulnerable.

The conflict is wreaking havoc on an obscure sector that is more important than you’d think.

Copper’s usefulness makes it a key barometer for optimism about future economic growth. Well, the price, and that optimism, are falling.

Americans are paying, reindustrialization isn’t happening, and China profits.

The U.S. administration is seeking to form a trade bloc with countries that it has otherwise scorned.

Companies are bringing in retired military brass to navigate Washington and win Pentagon contracts.

Surging demand—and prices—for the mineral stand to benefit exporters in Latin America.

Abundant but largely untapped rare earth deposits could offer leverage as diplomatic ties improve

Hello and welcome back to the first episode of 2026 of The Power Current with me, your host Chris Berry. The Power Current is a production of the Clear Commodity Network.With the metals markets defyin...

The island may not be the treasure trove that some U.S. officials think.

Beijing is punishing Tokyo for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, again wielding critical minerals as an economic weapon.

Beijing is doubling down on its expansion just as President Trump tries to claim the Western Hemisphere as an exclusive sphere of influence for the U.S.

We propose a three-part test to decide which supply chains are genuinely vital to U.S. national security.

Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies.

The White House’s tech ambitions have intensified its critical minerals scramble.

Alarmed by Beijing’s rare earths chokehold, Washington is scrambling to plug other potential vulnerabilities.

The U.S. president has been on a mission to secure new supply chains—and counter China’s grip.

Today’s guest is long-time friend, author, and Director at 3-Legged Capital David S Abraham. I first met David in 2012 after I read and reviewed his book The Elements of Power. Since then, David has w...

The United States can’t build the powerful technologies on its own.

In this episode of The Power Current, host Chris Barry interviews Ken Brinsden, CEO of Patriot Battery Metals, discussing the current state of the lithium market, the evolution of off-take agreements,...

Extensive licensing requirements raise concerns about intellectual property theft

Business minister suggests Arctic territory may look elsewhere for help exploiting minerals

Chinese car group has been pushing to expand into overseas markets for past few years

Cuts to the Inflation Reduction Act would weaken U.S. clean energy leadership and hand China an edge in global economic dominance.

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Walking through the US’s deindustrialized zones is a bit like walking through Dresden after 1945. We can rebuild better than before

One of the major changes we have seen globally in recent years along the clean energy supply chain is the willingness of governments in countries like China, the US, and the EU to jumpstart funding fo...

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) on Wednesday said it expected revenue in the second quarter ended June to decline from Q1 partly due to uncertainties from U.S.-driven tariff policies.

China has upper hand on technologies but fresh tariffs mean rival can better exploit US market

Market suffers one of ‘greatest tightening shocks’ in its history as traders race to get ahead of potential levies

Lynas Rare Earths said recent policy changes have affected trading in the China-dominated market for rare earths, critical minerals needed for everything from smartphones to jet fighters.

This episode of Power Current delves into the intricacies of black mass production with Lee Allen of Fastmarkets, exploring its definition, importance, and the current landscape of the recycling marke...

Geologist Minik Rosing refutes claims from the Trump administration about untapped mineral riches in Greenland. The U.S. should look closer to home to secure the future.

BOLSTERING AMERICA’S CRITICAL MINERALS FUTURE: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order launching an investigation into the national

Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.