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Trump, Albanese sign $8.5B rare earths deal to counter China dependence

NioCorp CEO Mark Smith told Mornings with Maria the Pentagon’s $10M grant will boost Nebraska’s rare earth project as the U.S. races to rebuild supply chains vital for security and the economy. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday signed an agreement on rare earths and critical minerals as the two allies […]

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US steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs to produce rare earths domestically

Barrons Roundtable discusses the importance of rare earths and magnets, and China’s monopoly over the industry. A major U.S. steelmaker is looking to help kickstart domestic production of rare earth minerals amid China’s move to block access amid its trade dispute with the Trump administration. Cleveland-Cliffs, a steelmaker headquartered in Ohio, announced the rare earths plan on […]

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Silver tops $50 an ounce for first time amid geopolitical, economic uncertainty

Pacer ETFs President Sean O’Hara discusses the benefits of ETFs and lays out his favorite investments on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Silver surpassed $50 an ounce for the first time on Thursday amid a supply shortage and an economic environment that bolsters precious metals. Spot silver briefly rose above $51 an ounce during Thursday’s trading session […]

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Alaska mining project aims to reduce foreign critical mineral imports

Energy Fair Trade Coalition executive director Bret Manley explains how Chinas rare earth mineral trade with the U.S. impacts national security on Mornings with Maria. The Trump administration on Monday announced the approval of a mining project in Alaska and took a stake in a Canadian company that will potentially develop portions of the project […]

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Gold hits record highs as FOMO environment pushes metal toward $4,000

Pacer ETFs President Sean O’Hara discusses the benefits of ETFs and lays out his favorite investments on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Gold’s grind upward is showing no signs of slowing, with some eyeing another record milestone for the precious metal.  “US $4,000/oz+ is likely a question of ‘when’ not ‘if’ in the current FOMO environment. We […]