This is an incredibly complex issue, and it underscores a really important point, the fact that we have become so dependent on elements like critical minerals and the permanent magnets we need for our commercial sector, our defence sector, so much so that we actually have to give up a really important national security concerns, including dual use items. I really want to stress the definition of dual use, dual use items that China is seeking us to relax our export controls on are various types of air chips, ...

Trump Waives Defense Production Act Requirements to Boost Critical Mineral Production President Trump is removing certain requirements in the DPA, notably waiving the requirement that the US must pay the lower of established ceiling price or current market price for critical minerals. This potentially opens the door for higher pricing in the US for critical minerals/rare earths. June 5, 2025 01:50 PM GMT Metals & Mining | North America What's new? President Trump's Administration has posted to the Federal R ...

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12 May 2025 | 5:02AM EDT Americas Transportation: US Tariff Impact Tracker – High Frequency Trends Still Point To China trade Flow Weakness to USA US Tariff Impact Tracker – Net, net, trend bifurcation continues with worries perhaps on the rise for product availability should the trade war persist given potential for freight air pocket in the 2H of the second quarter. Key observations from this week's report are as follows: Goldman Sachs Americas Transportation What the Tracker Is (Previously Published): Wh ...

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This year's theme, "Securing Our Future," will spotlight the geopolitical and economic importance of critical minerals. Ms. Breure will participate in a panel focused on the role of materials like graphene in national security across Canada, the United States, and Latin America. Distinguished participants at HSC include SOUTHCOM Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey and the Presidents of Argentina, Chile, and Paraguay. "This invitation is a strong acknowledgment of HydroGraph's leadership in the critical materials ...

5 May 2025 | 5:00AM EDT Americas Transportation: Introducing the US Tariff Impact Tracker – High Frequency Trends Plus Our Trade Scenarios Analysis for 2025 US Tariff Impact Tracker – What We Plan to Disseminate Weekly: We are introducing a series of high frequency data to help assess the ongoing impact of Tariffs on Global Supply Chains and the accompanying ramifications to the flow of freight (e.g., expected ships leaving from China to USA). While we think our data set is representative, we do plan to per ...

Core Viewpoint - Stardust Power Inc. reported its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, highlighting significant operational and financial developments as it positions itself in the lithium market to meet growing demand for energy independence and secure supply chains [1][4]. Full Year Business Highlights - The company successfully listed on Nasdaq in 2024 and acquired a 66-acre site in Muskogee, Oklahoma, for approximately $1.7 million [5]. - Key partnerships, including a non-binding agreement with Sumitomo Americas for a potential long-term supply of up to 25,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate annually, were established [5]. - The company is advancing its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) with Primero USA, nearing completion of its detailed process design package and updated cost estimates [5]. - New hires include Chris Celano as Chief Operating Officer and Martyn Buttenshaw to the Board of Directors, enhancing the company's leadership in the lithium sector [5]. Financial Highlights - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company incurred a net loss of $23.8 million, compared to a net loss of $3.8 million for the prior period [4][6]. - Loss per share increased to $0.55 from $0.09, primarily due to higher administrative costs [11]. - Net cash used in operating activities totaled $9.7 million, up from $3.0 million in the prior period, driven by investments in operations and hiring [11]. - The company raised a total of $6.4 million in capital during the year, consisting of $2.8 million in equity and $3.5 million in debt [5]. Strategic Developments - The company broke ground on its lithium refinery site in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on January 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone [5]. - A licensing agreement with KMX Technologies was signed to access advanced VMD concentration technology, aimed at improving operational efficiency and sustainability [5]. - An equity raise in January 2025 generated $5.75 million through the issuance of common stock and cash warrants [5].