February 16, 2024 Australia lists nickel as ‘critical mineral’ to unlock billions in support The move opens the way for the crisis-hit industry to access billions of dollars in cheap government loans.
February 13, 2024 Canada to accelerate critical mineral mining – energy minister Canada plans to reduce the time to approve mining permits by better funding the regulatory agency to get rid of paperwork backlogs.
February 13, 2024 IEA to launch security program for minerals critical to energy sector The IEA's move comes as countries escalate efforts to cut emissions.
February 13, 2024 Uranium developers say supply jolt is boosting new projects Kazatomprom this month lowered its 2024 guidance by as much as 14%.
February 13, 2024 Carbon capture tech a ‘complete falsehood’, says Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest is asking political leaders to provide "real, non-greenwashed" commitments to encourage investment.
February 12, 2024 Hydrogen ‘jacuzzi’ discovered at underground chromite mine in Albania This discovery lays the foundations for new models of natural hydrogen exploration.
February 11, 2024 UK in talks with Hitachi over Welsh nuclear plant site, FT says The move is aimed at reviving Britain’s ageing nuclear fleet.
February 10, 2024 Wealthy Indonesians set to win no matter who becomes president As many as half of the 575 lawmakers in parliament have connections with the mining sector, according to the Indonesia Mining Advocacy Network.
February 9, 2024 Exxaro sharpens M&A focus after copper mine loss to China The company made it onto a shortlist for buying a copper mine in Botswana last year, but was ultimately outbid by MMG.
February 9, 2024 Dietary shift could generate same amount of power from renewables by 2050 as coal does today Replacing 50% of animal products with alternative proteins by 2050 could free up enough agricultural land to generate renewable energy equivalent in volume to today’s coal-generated power, a new study…
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees Tough negotiations reflected a market facing abundant refining capacity but tight global ore supplies. December 22, 2025 | 12:20 pm
