China dominates AI minerals. But one company claims the ocean floor has hundreds of years of supply
The next frontier in the AI arms race may be a couple miles beneath the Pacific Ocean. Minerals…
Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth | Interactive News
The West African country holds Africa’s third-largest gold reserves, plus vast lithium and uranium deposits. Mali has been…
AI tool tracks spread of illegal gold mining in Amazon protected areas
Gold mining presumed to be illegal caused 6,000 hectares (more than 14,800 acres) of deforestation in Amazonian…
Mining firm fast-tracks off-grid project combining renewables, BESS
Fortescue, an Australia-based metals mining major, is working to eliminate fossil fuel usage by shifting to its off-grid…
24 new species found in ocean zone eyed for battery metals mining
Scientists discovered 24 new species of tiny crustaceans and an entirely new evolutionary branch from a deep…
Reproductive health and safety in mining
Practical steps such as limiting noise exposure, adjusting work duties and providing safe spaces for milk expression are…
Guest post: How changes to coal mining have affected China’s methane emissions
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is responsible for about 30% of the global temperature increase observed since the…
What is the WA government saying about fuel disruption amid the Middle East war?
We’re doing all we can to address the situation — but don’t panic. We’ve appointed a fuel security…
China’s multibillion-dollar minerals investment lifts foreign economies: report
China has committed more than US$120 billion in direct investment in overseas mining and mineral processing projects since…
Türkiye’s state-run energy firms could invest in Canada: Energy Minister
Türkiye’s state energy companies could invest in Canada as Ankara explores opportunities and alternatives in oil, gas and…
Zimbabwe imposes ban on exports of all raw minerals and lithium concentrate | Mining News
The immediate ban covers all raw minerals already in transit and will remain in place until further notice,…
Indonesia’s rare earth push unlikely to shake China’s grip – Markets
ndonesia’s recent identification of eight mining blocks with significant potential deposits of rare earth elements marks a strategic…