5 h. ago One of these mining specialists is up 90pc from when I first tipped it. Now the MIDAS investment guru reveals how YOU can cash in on soaring value of rare minerals the world is rushing to grab

In the midst of World War One, the American government made a disturbing discovery - several vital metals needed for the military effort were increasingly hard to find.

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5 d. ago Boden launches 'biggest ever' 70% off summer sale reducing 1,400 dresses, coats, trousers and tops

Online shoppers are rushing to Boden to grab some huge discounts

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1 week ago US and China reach deal to ease rare earth mineral export curbs after talks in London

US commerce secretary says framework puts ‘meat on the bones’ of deal reached last month in Geneva to ease retaliatory tariffs

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1 week ago Stock markets rise after US and China agree framework deal to restore trade war truce – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS-China trade talks: ‘framework’ deal amid dispute over rare earthsRichard Hunter, head of markets at interactive investor, says this week’s talks in London between the US and China “represent progress”, despite the lack of detail about what was agreed:“Apparently constructive talks between the US and China have put markets on a firmer footing, as investors hope that the worst of the tariff turbulence may have passed.Details of the framework which has been agreed in principle were patchy and in any event yet to be signed off by both Presidents. Chinese exports of rare earth minerals are likely to have been high on the agenda, although at this stage it has not become apparent what China may have negotiated in return.“Markets will likely welcome the shift in tone from confrontation to coordination. But with no further meetings scheduled, we’re not out of the woods yet. The next step depends on Trump and Xi endorsing and enforc...

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1 week ago US hoping for ‘handshake’ from China at trade talks; takeover flurry in the City – business live

US hoping to get handshake from China over access to rare earths, at meeting in London todayThe presence of US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick at today’s talks in London is seen as directly related to China’s export ban on rare earth minerals and permanent magnets, critical in aerospace, military and semi-conductor companies worldwide, my colleague Lisa O’Carroll reports.After the call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping last week, their first since Trump’s inauguration in January, the US said Xi had agreed to resume shipments of rare earths to the US, breaking the logjam needed for talks to resume. Continue reading...

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1 week ago US, China trade reps meet in London to discuss rare earth minerals deal

US, China trade reps meet in London to discuss rare earth minerals deal  Fox News

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1 week ago Zoe guru Prof Tim Spector reveals the healthiest supermarket loaves

Nutrition guru Professor Tim Spector has revealed which type of bread he eats every day, and it could just keep bowel cancer at bay.

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2 w. ago MIDAS: If you'd invested £1,000 in the bond I picked 5 years ago you'd have made £500 in interest with more on the way

With food prices up more than 25 per cent in the past three years, energy bills soaring and tax hikes on the horizon, the chance to bag some extra income has rarely seemed more attractive.

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2 w. ago Debenhams shoppers rush to grab £78 watch that is 'mistaken for Rolex' before Father's Day

'Excellent looking watch! Great shine, perfect case size and good weight.'

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last month Trump's original 'first buddy' reveals exact moment White House bromance with Elon Musk went up in flames

Donald Trump 's original political guru revealed the exact moment Elon Musk started to fall out with the president.

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