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Western Star Resources files for U.S. defense production as tungsten prices spike 900% year-over-year ahead of January 2027 Chinese supply ban.

Global rare earth metals market projected to nearly double from $9.06B in 2025 to $21.03B by 2035, driven by EV and clean energy demand.

USA Rare Earth acquires Serra Verde for $2.8B, securing Western rare earth independence with 15-year government offtake backing.

REalloys secures rare earth supply agreement and builds Ohio metallization capacity ahead of 2027 defense mandate banning Chinese imports from military systems.

Pentagon rare earth ban by 2027 forces U.S. supply chain overhaul as China dominates critical processing capabilities essential for defense systems.

Leading Edge Materials posted $745,946 Q1 loss but secured Sweden's Mining Inspectorate recommendation for rare earth project approval, advancing toward government decision.

Australia's $1.8T economy balances service sector strength with commodity export dependence, particularly on China. Resource volatility shapes investment risk profiles despite strong macroeconomic fundamentals.