September 28, 2023

European insurers are underwriting 30% of US coal, study says

Coal is widely excluded from investment portfolios, and many banks have placed significant restrictions on lending to avoid it.

September 28, 2023

China’s grip on critical minerals draws warnings at IEA gathering

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the world is up against a dominant supplier of critical minerals willing to exploit its position for political gain.

September 28, 2023

Chinese and Russian aluminum groups sign deal to deepen ties

The MoU comes ahead of a visit by President Vladimir Putin to China next month.

September 28, 2023

If gold surges 140,000-fold, then asteroid mining works

Even if the industry can eventually cut expenses and jump over technological hurdles, asteroid mining will remain commercial science fiction for some time.

September 28, 2023

Peru grapples with red tape that’s burying giant copper projects

Frustrations with bureaucracy that can take years to navigate were expressed at an event held in Arequipa.

September 27, 2023

We need China’s critical minerals technology, not their metals

China took control of almost all rare earth element processing and magnet manufacturing, in the space of about 10 years.

September 27, 2023

BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty

The court gave the provincial government 18 months to develop a constitutionally compliant system.

September 27, 2023

Vedanta preparing to de-merge sprawling operations

Shares in Vedanta Ltd. have fallen by more than a fifth over the past 12 month.

September 27, 2023

US-China tensions boost prospects for Mexico copper smelter plan

Southern Copper is considering spending $1 billion-plus on a new smelter in Empalme, Sonora state.

September 27, 2023

Europe lines up African minerals pacts to ease reliance on China

The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the DRC and Zambia to boost local industries.