UK urged to reopen mines as China dominates global critical minerals market
China’s dominance in the production and processing of critical minerals has raised alarms globally, prompting the UK to reassess its own reserves. The UK House...
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China’s deep-sea mining surge: Environmental risks and geopolitical implications
China is swiftly asserting its dominance in the largely unregulated realm of deep-sea mining, raising critical concerns about the environmental and geopolitical consequences of extracting...
The deep-sea mining race: China’s dominance and the environmental dilemma
The deepening strain in U.S.-China relations has unveiled a pressing and alarming issue: America’s over-reliance on China for essential minerals. China controls the global supply...
Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals explores lithium investment opportunities in Chile
Saudi Arabia’s Manara Minerals is exploring investment opportunities in lithium production in Chile, the world’s second-largest producer of the critical battery metal, Saudi Mining Minister...
China discovers vast rare earth deposit in Yunnan, bolstering resource base and regional cooperation
A Chinese research team has announced a groundbreaking discovery of a massive rare-earth deposit in Southwest China’s Yunnan Province. This find, reported by the Global...
China’s lead in critical minerals faces pressure amid rising global demand
The demand for critical minerals like copper, cobalt, lithium and nickel is surging as the world increasingly relies on new technologies crucial for the green transition....
MinePro 2024: Mongolia’s premier mining exhibition to showcase global innovations and partnerships
The Mongolian National Mining Association (MNMA) is excited to announce MinePro 2024, an international quarrying and mining exhibition set to take place from October 2-5,...
China and Taliban restart Mes Aynak copper mine project after 16-year delay
After a hiatus of 16 years caused by ongoing conflict, work has officially resumed on the Mes Aynak copper mine in Afghanistan, a project anticipated...
China’s export controls on critical minerals: Potential impact on U.S. supply and strategic solutions
In the past year, China has implemented export controls on critical minerals such as gallium, germanium and graphite, which are essential for manufacturing key technologies like...
China’s dominance in Tajikistan’s gold industry: Economic impact and environmental concerns
China’s investment in Tajikistan’s gold mining sector has cemented its control over more than 75% of the country’s gold output. For the past three decades,...