March 6, 2025

Opinion: US-Canada minerals cooperation more important than ever

Writing about US-Canada cooperation today may seem wishful, as the two allies are mired in a damaging trade war.

March 5, 2025

US withdrawing from plan to help major polluters move from coal

Just Energy Transition Partnership, which consists of 10 donor nations, was first unveiled at the UN climate talks in Glasgow, Scotland in 2021.

March 4, 2025

Research breakthrough paves way for faster, cheaper hydrogen production

Japanese researchers have developed a palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that they claim could produce hydrogen at a fraction of the cost compared to existing technology.

March 4, 2025

Highland Copper obtains new air permit for Copperwood project in Michigan

The new permit provides "flexibility" in power generation for the proposed underground mine, the company said.

March 3, 2025

China could restart import controls on coal as oversupply mounts

China maintained a cap on coal imports of about 300 million tons until 2022, but has blown past that level in the last couple of years.

March 3, 2025

Canada to extend mineral exploration tax credit for two more years

The tax credit was set to expire on March 31.

March 3, 2025

JP Morgan investing $250M in Glencore through ‘sustainability’ funds — reports

Glencore is included in the bank's "sustainable" investment funds because its coal-generated revenues are below the 20% threshold.

February 28, 2025

Copper industry needs to invest $2.1 trillion over the next 25 years to meet demand

Some of the world’s largest mining companies, market analysis firms and bank are warning that this year, a massive shortfall will emerge for copper.

February 28, 2025

Column: Critical minerals take centre stage in world politics

Critical metals have become the new bargaining chip on the geopolitical card table.

February 27, 2025

Three novel approaches that can revolutionize batteries

Scientists are scrambling to find new materials that could revolutionize energy storage.