Investment of £4.5 million to boost critical mineral mining in Devon and Cornwall, UK
More than £4 million is being allocated to expedite the mining of “critical” minerals in Devon and Cornwall. The University of Exeter will receive £4.5...
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Orano’s delayed uranium project in Mongolia set for 2030 production start
A long-awaited uranium mining venture in Mongolia, spearheaded by the French state-controlled company Orano SA, is on track to begin production by 2030, according to...
Brazil’s bid to challenge China’s rare earth dominance
For decades, China has been the undisputed leader in the rare earth market, holding the largest reserves of these minerals essential for various technological industries...
Turkey joins Minerals Security Partnership to strengthen rare earth production
Turkey has officially joined the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP), a collaborative forum with the United States, the European Union and other nations, aimed at enhancing...
Lithium, power and politics: Serbia’s struggle for democracy amid authoritarian resurgence
The situation in Serbia, particularly regarding the lithium extraction plans in the Jadar Valley, highlights the complex interplay of environmental concerns, political dynamics and international...
Buenos Aires Governor signs agreement with Mexico’s LitioMx to boost lithium development
Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof has formalized a cooperation agreement with Mexico’s state lithium company, LitioMx, through the Argentine province’s scientific research commission, CIC. This...
Brazil moves to enhance critical minerals development through new investment fund
Brazil is making significant strides in developing its critical minerals sector, aiming to diversify its mining industry while attracting global interest. The federal development bank...
Environmental and Economic groups criticize Australia’s coal mine expansions
Environmental and economic organizations have strongly condemned the Australian government’s decision to approve the expansion of three coal mines in New South Wales, labeling the...
Zijin Mining: Transforming from gold discovery to a global copper powerhouse
Chen Jinghe was a fresh geology graduate when a government official tasked him with a life-changing mission: to find gold at Zijin Mountain in 1982....
India and U.S. strengthen supply chain cooperation for critical minerals
Indian Trade Minister Piyush Goyal and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on supply chains for lithium,...