From tiny fridge magnets that hold to-do lists to powerful ones that create magnetic fields for electricity generation from wind turbines, there are many different types of magnets.

Located 90 km from the commercial centre of Blantyre, the Songwe project is the cornerstone of Mkango’s mine, refine and recycle strategy.

Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and small hydropower are now 13% of global power generation.

A metallic NATO is starting to take shape, though no-one is calling it that just yet, writes Andy Home.

A pro-China propaganda campaign used fake social media accounts to try to stir up opposition, including protests, against mining firms that challenge China's business interests.

Several battery production plants are being planned in Norway already, including projects by Morrow, Freyr, Beyonder, and Corvus.

The US is already sharing information with countries seeking foreign funding for mining projects and allied governments, foreign mining companies and financial institutions that can help kick-start projects.