January 23, 2025

NGOs expose global surge in new met coal mines, expansions

The first-ever Metallurgical Coal Exit List names the companies driving hundreds of new metallurgical coal projects and expansions.

January 22, 2025

Wiring, energy, geopolitics drive 2025 metals: Sprott

Critical metals, uranium and gold will shine this year driven by accelerating deglobalization and energy security demands, Sprott said.

January 21, 2025

Trump’s EV rollback not expected to suppress appetite for critical minerals

Trump on Tuesday revoked predecessor Joe Biden's 2021 executive order that sought to ensure half of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 are electric.

January 21, 2025

China may seek more coal from Mongolia as Russia’s share shrinks

China’s record coal purchases last year were driven by big increases in supplies from Australia and Mongolia.

January 21, 2025

Deep Yellow delays decision on Namibia uranium mine to March

Tumas is considered one of the most advanced greenfield uranium projects globally.

January 20, 2025

China buys less Russian coal in 2024 despite record imports

While Russia remained China's number-two coal supplier it was the only key producer whose shipments to China fell in 2024.

January 19, 2025

Australian government pledges $1.24 billion in green aluminum push

The Australian government is targeting 82% of power supply to come from renewables by 2030.

January 18, 2025

Republican-led states sue Biden administration over offshore drilling ban

The lawsuit seeks a reversal of Biden's ban with declaratory and injunctive relief, according to a court filing.

January 17, 2025

Biden boosts loan for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine to nearly $1 billion

The loan is nearly 50% larger than a conditional funding commitment made two years ago, and cannot be reversed by incoming President Donald Trump.

January 17, 2025

Orano gets go-ahead from Mongolia for $1.6 billion uranium mine

Orano and Mongolia’s state-owned MonAtom Group will together develop deposits holding an estimated 90,000 tons of uranium.