{"id":7517,"date":"2025-11-04T19:22:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T20:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.globaltalenthq.com\/?p=7517"},"modified":"2025-11-10T18:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T18:39:45","slug":"putin-orders-rare-earth-metals-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.globaltalenthq.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/04\/putin-orders-rare-earth-metals-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Putin orders rare-earth metals strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"
Developing the industry is crucial to Russia\u2019s global competitiveness and sustainable growth, according to the president<\/strong><\/p>\n Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to develop a long-term strategy for mining and producing rare-earth minerals, according to a directive published on the Kremlin’s website on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Under the order, the cabinet must by December approve a detailed “roadmap”<\/em> for the sector, which is critical for most modern technology, ranging from cellphones to weapons systems.<\/p>\n Putin has described the industry as a strategic resource vital to strengthening Russia’s global competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) last month, he emphasized the need to boost domestic demand and introduce advanced processing technologies.<\/p>\n Russia holds an estimated 658 million tons of rare metals, including 28.5 million tons of 15 rare-earth types, according to the Natural Resources Ministry, which says the reserves are sufficient to meet the country’s current economic needs and ensure long-term supply.<\/p>\n Global interest in rare-earth minerals has been rising in light of growing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. China, the world’s largest producer of rare-earths, has restricted exports in response to US tariffs, sparking supply disruptions for the automotive and other high-tech industries.<\/p>\n