June 1, 2023

Renewable energy capacity to hit record growth in 2023 – IEA

Renewable power capacity is expected to jump by 107 gigawatts the largest absolute increase ever, to more than 440 gigawatts in 2023.

May 31, 2023

EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries

So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine.

May 29, 2023

Australia sees ‘enormous market’ for its battery metals in US

President Joe Biden’s signature climate policy is helping drive a golden age of mineral exploration in Australia, said the Australian Trade Minister.

May 28, 2023

Biden’s green subsidies are speeding the UK car industry’s decline

Current and former British auto executives express a sense of alarm at how the UK government has dawdled in the face of overwhelming competition.

May 26, 2023

China, Congo presidents meet in Beijing amid mining disputes

The governments agreed to conduct regular reviews of their cooperation in the mining industry and address related disputes through “friendly negotiations.”

May 26, 2023

Deep-sea mining may affect thousands of new species found in hotspot

Scientists have identified more than 5,500 entirely new species in the CCZ of the Pacific Ocean, an area targeted by deep-sea miners.

May 25, 2023

Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China

The DRC aims to boost its stake in a cobalt and copper joint venture with Chinese firms to 70% from 32%.

May 19, 2023

Congo President heads to China amid mining contract negotiations

Felix Tshisekedi will visit China next week as the two nations look to conclude the re-negotiation of a $6.2 billion mineral-for-infrastructure deal.

May 18, 2023

Australia hands out critical minerals grants

Australia is pushing to reap more value from its mineral wealth and become a leading supplier of battery chemicals.

May 14, 2023

New sponge can remove toxic metals, recover critical minerals from contaminated water

Researchers developed a new sponge that can remove heavy metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water, leaving safe, drinkable water behind.