April 30, 2025

China makes thorium-based nuclear energy breakthrough using past US work

According to Chinese state media, a group of scientists recently managed to refuel a working thorium molten salt reactor without causing a shutdown — a feat never achieved before.

April 30, 2025

Caterpillar sees lower 2025 sales should Trump tariffs stay

The guidance, in line with previous expectations, came as the heavy-equipment maker posted first-quarter earnings that fell short of analysts’ estimates.

April 30, 2025

Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens

Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers.

April 29, 2025

TMC submits application for deep sea mining under US law

The Metals Company has made history with the first-ever application for two exploration licenses and a commercial recovery permit.

April 28, 2025

Komatsu considers price hikes in the US in response to tariffs

The construction and mining equipment business is expected to suffer an annual negative impact of 140 billion yen ($976 million) from increased costs.

April 28, 2025

Aclara opens heavy rare earths pilot plant in Brazil

The company expects to process 200 tonnes of clay from the Carina project, resulting in an estimated production of 150 kg of heavy rare earth carbonates.

April 27, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report

These investments could potentially be "in the billions", says the country's newly appointed director general.

April 26, 2025

Tesla humanoid robot project hampered by China’s rare earth export curbs

Tesla's core electric vehicle business is also expected to feel the impacts of China's rare earth export restrictions.

April 25, 2025

Barrick, Sandvik partner for Porgera surface fleet replacement

The order includes four Sandvik DR410i rotary blasthole drill rigs and three Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rigs.

April 25, 2025

South Africa blocks Kropz bid to mine in national park

Kropz had applied in March to extract phosphate from land within one of South Africa's most important wetlands.