Australia, US and Canada launch interactive map for critical minerals
The website contains the world’s largest dataset of minerals such cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements.
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How old fossil-fueled power stations can be transformed into clean energy facilities
An analysis by IDTechEx presents the case for turning dying power plants into clean energy storage facilities.
Green Lithium’s plan to develop UK’s first commercial lithium refinery off to great start
The London-based company has just received £1.6 million in seed round funding.
Pacific island of Nauru sets two-year deadline for UN deep-sea mining rules
Nauru wants to trigger the so-called "two-year rule", which allows for a mining plan to be approved after two years under whatever rules are in place at that time.
Lithium nationalism taking root in region with most resources
Politicians in Latin America, which holds more than half the world’s lithium resources, are looking to increase the role of the state in the sector.
Freeport to acquire Yandera copper project in PNG
The imminent purchase follows the junior's acquisition of the Star Mountains copper-gold project, 25km from Ok Tedi.
Fortuna Silver shareholders back acquisition of Roxgold
The transaction, expected to close on July 2, creates a global premier growth-oriented intermediate gold and silver producer.
In last deal, Glasenberg bets on coal’s long, lucrative twilight
In his last days on the job, Ivan Glasenberg made one last deal, spending $588 million buying out the partners in the Cerrajon mine in Colombia.
Green copper demand to average 13% annual growth over next 10 years – report
The two most important areas of green copper demand growth are renewable energy and vehicle electrification.
