July 18, 2023 Explorer Victor Vescovo says deep sea mining numbers don’t add up Vescovo in 2019 became the first person to venture to the deepest trenches in the world’s five oceans.
July 18, 2023 Global nickel market in 11,900t surplus in May – INSG That compares with a surplus of 18,800 metric tons in April 2023.
July 18, 2023 Gold price climbs over 1% on falling bond yields Prior to this, bullion has been consolidating around the $1,950 level as investors wait for a clearer outlook on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy path.
July 18, 2023 It’s carmakers against miners in battle over China-funded metals Automakers argue they need more leeway on the rules because it’s currently impossible to produce EV batteries without inputs that have at least some Chinese ownership, while US materials producers…
July 18, 2023 UAE delegation signs $1.9 billion mining partnership with Congo The partnership will make it possible to set up more than four industrial mines, the president’s office said.
July 18, 2023 EU courts further controversy by adding mining to green rulebook The move comes as the EU tries to re-shore clean technology from the US and China to meet its climate goals amid growing geopolitical tensions.
July 18, 2023 CMOC agrees to pay $800 million to end row with Congo’s Gecamines News comes after CMOC's resumed copper, cobalt exports
July 17, 2023 Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny Just four companies have received the money available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.
July 16, 2023 China’s limits on chip metals self-defeating, Sullivan says White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that countries will find ways to reduce dependencies if China controls the exports of gallium and germanium.
July 16, 2023 Vedanta in advanced stage of deal with Zambia over copper mine Vedanta Resources said it has reached an “advanced stage” of executing agreements with the Zambian government over Konkola Copper Mines.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm