Why the Critical Mineral Ban from China Is Great for the United States

Energy News Beat Podcast

Why the Critical Mineral Ban from China Is Great for the United States

October 13, 2025

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat Daily Standup, Stuart Turley and Michael Tanner break down why China’s critical mineral export ban could actually benefit the U.S. by forcing innovation and onshoring of refining capacity. They cover China and Iran’s oil-for-infrastructure deal, David Blackman’s call for Congress to fix regulatory instability, Phil Mickelson’s surprising pro-drilling stance, and Texas driller Sable’s appeal to Trump’s team to revive a stalled California oil project. The hosts wrap up with Baytex’s $3 billion Eagle Ford sale and how Trump’s 100 percent tariffs on China are shaking oil markets.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:15 - The Current State of Critical Minerals in the US Market

06:59 - China and Iran Seal Oil-for-Infrastructure Deal to Bypass U.S. Sanctions