The race for critical minerals: time for G20 to frame an action plan
Critical minerals are those non-fuel mineral resources that have a high risk of supply chain disruption and which serve an essential function in the economy....
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Global Lithium Resources’ Manna ore sorting trial delivers 90pc increase in lithium grades
Global Lithium Resources (GL1) has completed the first stage of ore sorting trials at its Manna lithium project, 100 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie in Western...
Mt Carbine mine sees new contract
Golding Contractors has signed a contract with EQ Resources (EQR) for the restart of the open pit mining operations at the Mt Carbine tungsten project....
Australian miners want copper, nickel on critical minerals list to speed permits
Australian miners have called for copper and nickel to be included in the country’s critical minerals list to expedite project approvals and capitalize on historically...
VW, Stellantis, Tesla accelerate drive to secure battery raw materials
Rising demand for electric vehicles around the world is encouraging automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen Group and Stellantis to step up efforts to secure raw...
Weekly data: how the rush for critical minerals threatens human rights
Three-quarters of physical attacks recorded against human rights defenders during the period January 2015 to March 2023 were against climate, land and environmental defenders. That...
Serbian, Slovakian, Alpine mines were major copper providers in prehistoric Europe
An international team of researchers analyzed the geochemistry of copper artifacts from prehistoric Europe and found that those produced before 3500 BC derived exclusively from...
Top 5 Lithium Projects in Africa by Estimated Production
Africa’s geologically prospective regions and abundant natural resources make it an attractive destination for investment. With the increasing demand for minerals like lithium in clean...
Australia needs global cooperation, not ideology, to develop its lithium sector
After the US and it’s key allies announced the establishment of the Minerals Security Partnership, a US-centered cliques serving US national interests under the pretense...
How to Secure Critical Minerals for Clean Energy Without Alienating China
As the U.S. economy strives to decarbonize amid escalating geopolitical tensions, President Joe Biden in February 2021 requested a review of the United States’ vulnerabilities...