September 21, 2021 Universities collaborate to kickstart Australia’s critical mineral future Research initiative to help companies better identify, characterize and extract critical minerals.
September 20, 2021 Bill Gates secures $1bn from US firms for climate fight Backers include Microsoft, BlackRock, General Motors, American Airlines, Boston Consulting Group, Bank of America and ArcelorMittal.
September 16, 2021 Global passenger EV registrations more than double in a year – report Adamas Intelligence found 4.16 million new units were registered in first half of this year versus 1.99 million units in the first half of 2020.
September 15, 2021 How mining waste can be used for hydrogen fuel production Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology propose the idea of using feldspars found in mine tailings as part of a potential cheaper catalyst for hydrogen fuel production.
September 14, 2021 China backs Congo’s ban on 6 small Chinese mining companies The move comes as Democratic Republic of Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi increases scrutiny of Chinese mining activities.
September 14, 2021 China has “too many” EV companies, minister says Industry and Information Technology Minister, Xiao Yaqing, said the government will encourage consolidation.
September 14, 2021 EV sales to reach 5m units in 2021 with trucks, boats entering the race According to IDTechEx, previous predictions of 2021 EV sales were a massive underestimation.
September 10, 2021 Deep-sea mining exploration firm The Metals Co starts trading The Metals Co has exploration licenses for parts of the Pacific Ocean seabed, where it hopes to mine for cobalt, nickel, and other battery metals.
September 8, 2021 Conservation body calls for global moratorium on deep-sea mining Environment officials and campaigners have called for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining and on issuing new exploration contracts unless marine ecosystems can be effectively protected.
September 8, 2021 BHP inks exploration deal with Gates and Bezos-backed KoBold Metals The world’s largest miner will use artificial intelligence tools developed by KoBold, a start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires.
China’s rare earth magnet exports to US decline in November Shipments to the US totaled about 582 tons, compared with 656 tons in October. December 20, 2025 | 08:30 am