March 12, 2025

Drill more, mine more on public lands, US interior secretary urges

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he believes the Trump administration can unwind between 20% and 30% of the country's regulations.

March 12, 2025

Orano to start developing Uzbek mine with state-owned partner

The mine is expected to produce for over a decade, with peak output forecast at 700 metric tons of uranium a year.

March 11, 2025

US considers emergency powers to restart closed coal plants

“Under the national energy emergency, which President Trump has declared, we’ve got to keep every coal plant open,” the US Interior Secretary said.

March 11, 2025

Argentina has 11 large energy and mining projects in planning, econ vice minister says

Argentina can reach $13 billion in annual exports of minerals, including silver, gold and lithium, Daniel Gonzalez said.

March 11, 2025

Spain to map out critical resources in raw material push

The move is part of the European Union's quest to ensure a supply of critical minerals while reducing its dependence on China.

March 10, 2025

Brazil’s red tape is ‘cooling’ investment, mining group says

Big miners are expected to invest $68.4 billion in Brazil between 2025-2029, a figure that could be higher if the permitting process were streamlined, Ibram CEO says.

March 10, 2025

Gold Reserve makes ‘stalking horse’ bid for shares in Citgo’s parent

Houston-based Citgo is the crown jewel of Venezuela's assets overseas.

March 10, 2025

US Supreme Court nixes challenge to state climate suits against oil firms

Rejected bid was introduced by 19 Republican-led states to block lawsuits from five Democratic-led states against oil companies over misleading claims about fossil fuels and climate change.

March 8, 2025

Ukraine increases steel production despite loss of coking coal mine

Raw steel output rose by 9.9% in January-February 2025 to 1.18 million tonnes, data showed.

March 7, 2025

Mine waste could be transformed into a ‘net-zero, multi-billion dollar opportunity’ – study

Whitepaper connects the surging demand for carbon removal credits with unique advantages of mine waste mineralization.