Ernest Scheyder

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Reuters senior correspondent and author (“The War Below”) covering critical minerals, mining, and the energy transition.

Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks
SocialApr 12, 2026

Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade After Failed Iran Talks

Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks yield no agreement https://t.co/SuVjVwOM8K

By Ernest Scheyder
Lula: Brazil’s Rare Earth Wealth to Power Economy
SocialApr 8, 2026

Lula: Brazil’s Rare Earth Wealth to Power Economy

Brazilian President Lula says the country’s rare earth deposits (which are vast) should boost the entire country’s economy

By Ernest Scheyder
Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's Deep-Sea Mining Firm Merges in $1B Deal
SocialApr 8, 2026

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's Deep-Sea Mining Firm Merges in $1B Deal

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO's deep-sea mining firm to merge with Odyssey in $1 billion deal https://t.co/Kuu3PtXS1B

By Ernest Scheyder
Rusal Redirects Aluminum From China to Japan Amid Iran Conflict
SocialApr 8, 2026

Rusal Redirects Aluminum From China to Japan Amid Iran Conflict

Exclusive: Rusal plans to reroute aluminum from China to Japan as Iran conflict reshapes trade, sources say https://t.co/Rn0kOg7gVj

By Ernest Scheyder
Energy Transition Minerals Faces Likely Greenland Licence Rejection
SocialApr 7, 2026

Energy Transition Minerals Faces Likely Greenland Licence Rejection

Australia's Energy Transition Minerals faces likely licence renewal rejection for Greenland rare earths project - https://t.co/kKkXGXMcAO

By Ernest Scheyder
Must‑Read: @Rboyle31’s “Our Moon” Recommended
SocialApr 1, 2026

Must‑Read: @Rboyle31’s “Our Moon” Recommended

Today feels like a great day to plug ⁦@rboyle31⁩’s must-read book OUR MOON. Highly recommend 📚🌕 https://t.co/7kApKekxDv

By Ernest Scheyder
Judge Rejects Environmental Challenge, Clears Ioneer's Nevada Mine
SocialMar 30, 2026

Judge Rejects Environmental Challenge, Clears Ioneer's Nevada Mine

March 30 (Reuters) - A federal judge has rejected claims by environmentalists that the U.S. ​government improperly approved Australia-based ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge lithium and boron mine project in Nevada in a ruling ‌on Monday that boosts efforts to increase U.S....

By Ernest Scheyder
Trump Mulls Risky Iran Uranium Raid, Potential Long‑Term US Presence
SocialMar 29, 2026

Trump Mulls Risky Iran Uranium Raid, Potential Long‑Term US Presence

President Trump is weighing a military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran, a complex mission that would likely put U.S. forces inside the country for days or longer https://t.co/PVdMhPXLXf

By Ernest Scheyder
Glomar and Cobalt Blue to Build US Deep‑sea Mineral Refinery
SocialMar 29, 2026

Glomar and Cobalt Blue to Build US Deep‑sea Mineral Refinery

March 30 (Reuters) - Deep-sea mining firm Glomar ​Minerals and Australia's Cobalt Blue Holdings said on Monday they plan to build a U.S. refinery to process ‌critical minerals extracted from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean within three years.

By Ernest Scheyder
Let Competition Buy Magnets, Not Government-Chosen Champions
SocialMar 26, 2026

Let Competition Buy Magnets, Not Government-Chosen Champions

Libertarian think tank analyst on Trump Admin’s equity investments in critical mineral supply chain: “If Washington wants more domestic rare-earth magnet capacity, why not just buy the magnets? Clearly, regulatory obstacles exist, but letting firms compete rather than try to...

By Ernest Scheyder
Copper Demand Stays Resilient Despite Iran Conflict Worries
SocialMar 23, 2026

Copper Demand Stays Resilient Despite Iran Conflict Worries

HOUSTON - Freeport-McMoRan expects demand for copper for use in electrification, data centers and other ​high-tech areas to remain resilient despite market jitters tied to the Iran conflict, CEO Kathleen Quirk told Reuters ‌on Monday. $FCX

By Ernest Scheyder
US and Brazil Negotiate Critical Mineral Partnership
SocialMar 19, 2026

US and Brazil Negotiate Critical Mineral Partnership

US in talks with Brazil on critical minerals, US diplomat says at signing of Goias state deal https://t.co/zjFAOPA2pI

By Ernest Scheyder
Death Threats Pressure Journalist to Rewrite Missile Strike
SocialMar 19, 2026

Death Threats Pressure Journalist to Rewrite Missile Strike

A journalist reported a missile strike. Then came the death threats. “You have 90 minutes left to update the lie" https://t.co/ljrUWAs3zq

By Ernest Scheyder
BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth
SocialMar 18, 2026

BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth

BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV

By Ernest Scheyder