Kazakhstan expands search for rare earth metals to strengthen global supply position
Kazakhstan is intensifying its search for rare earth metals, which are in high demand on the global market, with exploration activities now underway at 12...
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Saudi Arabia eyes critical minerals processing to shift global supply chains
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides to establish itself as a dominant player in the global critical minerals processing market, a move that could reshape...
Noronex and South32 unveil promising copper and silver results at Fiesta prospect in Namibia
Noronex Ltd, in partnership with global mining giant South32, has announced exciting new drilling results from their Fiesta prospect in Namibia. As part of their...
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo: The heart of global mineral rivalry between the U.S. and China
Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, may appear unremarkable, but it plays a pivotal role in global resource extraction. Surrounded by...
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining sign joint venture for Winu copper-gold project
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Metal Mining (SMM) have entered into a term sheet for a joint venture to develop the Winu copper-gold project in Western...
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...
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...
