April 9, 2018 Private capital flowing into mining on track for record year The second largest ever private equity fund focused on mining closed in the first quarter – 13 funds aim to raise a further $4.9 billion in 2018.
April 8, 2018 How aluminum oxide’s liquid-like properties protect nuclear plants Thin layers of solid oxide protective coating for metals can deform as if they were liquid filling rust-caused cracks.
April 5, 2018 Solar power drew $161 billion in 2017, more than any other technology Solar made up 57% of last year's total for all renewables (excluding large hydro) of $279.8 billion. It also towered above new investment in coal and gas generation capacity, estimated…
April 5, 2018 World’s top miner BHP quits global coal group over climate stance The miner is withdrawing from the World Coal Association over a clash of views on how to fight climate change, with BHP saying it’ll reap little benefit from staying on…
April 2, 2018 Kazakhstan and Mongolia meeting highlights uranium mining cooperation The two countries on 30 March signed a Memorandum of Understanding focusing on geology and development of mineral resources and civil aviation.
March 20, 2018 South Africa black ownership to roll out in May Newly appointed Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe said the key to regain investors and miners confidence in the South Africa’s mining sector was to finalize revised plans for black…
March 12, 2018 Russia and China to work on joint uranium mining project The Russia-China Investment Fund for Regional Development will kickstart the financing for a uranium mining project.
March 12, 2018 US miners ask Supreme Court to end uranium mining ban near Grand Canyon The National Mining Association (NMA) and the American Exploration and Mining Association (AEMA) have filed petitions asking the court to reverse the 2012 ban.
February 28, 2018 South Africa’s mining charter to be finalized in three months Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8% of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer
February 27, 2018 Energy Fuels wins approval to expand uranium, vanadium mines in Utah The BLM also allows the expansion of the Daneros uranium mine if it implements additional emission controls.
Critical Metals expects to close Greenland rare earth supply deals in Q1 2026, CEO says The company has already pre-sold 75% of planned output, split between the U.S. and Europe. December 31, 2025 | 12:08 pm
