China bans key mineral exports to U.S., escalating trade conflict
China has imposed a ban on exports of key critical minerals, including gallium, germanium and antimony, to the United States. The move, which targets materials...
Category : Mining News
Portugal to issue lithium prospecting licenses in 2024 to support green transition
Portugal has announced plans to issue an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses next year, a process originally scheduled for 2018 but delayed due to...
Mining industry struggles with delays, cost overruns and capital shortages in meeting critical mineral demand
The mining industry is facing significant challenges in executing extraction projects needed to meet the soaring demand for critical minerals. Years of project delays, cost...
Shifting foundations: Preserving cultural identity in Europe’s transition away from coal
The phase-out of coal in Europe is essential to addressing climate change, but it presents significant challenges for regions that have long depended on coal...
America’s lithium rush: Untapped reserves found in fracking wastewater
The echoes of America’s historic gold rush have given way to a new and pressing rush: the lithium rush. As demand for renewable energy and...
CLP and Indonesia forge groundbreaking agreement to strengthen critical minerals partnership
A new partnership between the Country Liberal Party (CLP) and Indonesia aims to leverage the Northern Territory’s growing prominence as a key player in critical...
China to conduct groundbreaking deep-sea mining experiment in Pacific Ocean, targeting rare metals
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island, according to sources...
Global bauxite shortage drives mining resurgence and price surge
A global rush for bauxite, the primary ore used to produce aluminum, is intensifying, driven by both Chinese and U.S. companies looking to secure access...
India begins offshore critical mineral mining amid environmental concerns and rising clean energy demands
India has made its debut in offshore critical mineral mining, joining a select group of nations exploring deep-water resources. This marks a significant step in...
Thor Explorations reports positive drilling results at Segilola gold mine in Nigeria
Thor Explorations, listed on AIM and TSX-V, has announced further positive results from its initial proof-of-concept drilling program targeting the down-plunge potential beneath the Segilola...