July 29, 2025

Ramaco Resources secures five-year permit for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming

Brook is the first new rare earth mine in the US in more than 70 years and first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years.

July 29, 2025

Iron ore price stays above $100/ton amid Sino-US trade talks

The benchmark September iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed 1.9%.

July 29, 2025

Column: EU’s pledge for $250 billion of US energy imports is delusional

The scale of the delusion probably exceeds what Trump and China agreed in their so-called Phase 1 trade deal in December 2019, writes Reuters columnist Clyde Russell.

July 29, 2025

Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground

Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.

July 28, 2025

China’s coal pipeline risks creating glut, blowing climate goals

More than 450 sites are in development across China, with nearly 40% under construction or in test operation.

July 27, 2025

Rising US coal consumption set to help seal record global demand

In the US, coal usage surged by 12% in the first half of the year, driven by rising electricity needs, the IEA found.

July 24, 2025

Anglo American’s copper, diamond production falls in first half

Anglo American on Thursday reported a 13% fall in copper production in the first half of the year.

July 23, 2025

Colombia threatens to alter Glencore contract over Israel coal exports

The Latin American nation had suspended exports of the fuel source to Israel over its assault on the Gaza Strip.

July 22, 2025

China launches inspections to halt excessive coal production

China produced nearly 5 billion tons of its mainstay fuel last year, and is likely to post a seventh straight year of record output in 2025.

July 22, 2025

Indonesia mining ministry proposes 18 development projects for Danantara funding

Danantara is Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's main vehicle to achieve his 8% economic growth target by 2029.