Human rights violations persist as demand for critical minerals surges
As the global shift towards clean energy accelerates, the demand for critical minerals essential to this transition is surging. However, this demand is being accompanied...
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USGS and Colorado geological survey launch groundbreaking survey to explore critical mineral resources in Colorado
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is launching an extensive data collection effort through the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), a collaborative project with state...
First Quantum seeks compensation from Panama for $340 million copper stockpile amid ongoing arbitration
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is demanding compensation from the Panamanian government for a stockpile of semi-processed copper ore stranded at its flagship Cobre Panama mine....
BYD’s lithium project in Chile faces delays as negotiations with authorities continue
BYD Co. is facing uncertainty regarding the timeline for its lithium project in Chile as it continues to negotiate with local authorities. The Chinese electric...
China’s antimony export restrictions highlight U.S. regulatory challenges for domestic mineral production
China announced on that it will impose restrictions on the export of antimony, a crucial mineral used in producing military equipment such as munitions, night-vision...
Saudi-Backed Manara Minerals proposes $1 billion investment for 15% stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project
Manara Minerals, supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), is making a substantial bid to acquire a 15% stake in Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining...
Endeavour Mining and Lilium settle dispute: Burkina Faso to take over gold mines
Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining have reached a resolution in their legal dispute concerning the sale of two gold mines in Africa. As part...
Illegal mining surge at Sibanye-Stillwater: Record gold prices fuel increase in crime and arrests
Sibanye-Stillwater has reported a dramatic increase in illegal mining incidents around its South African gold operations amid soaring gold prices. The illegal miners, known as...
Controversy rises as Nauru-backed firm advances deep-sea mining plans
This month, at a week-long session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), efforts to impose a global moratorium on deep-sea mining faced a significant setback....
US pushes to diversify critical mineral supply chains amid China’s dominance
US Congressman Rob Wittman has highlighted that dominance over global supply chains for critical minerals and rare earth elements (REE) represents the next frontier in...