Trump order seeks to tap coal power in quest to dominate AI
Washington is expanding coal mining and usage to power energy-hungry data centres and revitalize the fossil fuel industry.
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The Texas-based lithium extraction facility is said to be able to meet entire national demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate by 2029.
Freeport-McMoRan CEO flags concern over global growth amid US tariffs
Freeport CEO Kathleen Quirk says the recent copper price drop was not good long-term for the industry, which depends on multi-billion dollar investments.
Kinross buys 9.9% of Nevada-focused Eminent Gold
Eminent currently has three gold exploration projects in Nevada.
PDAC JV video: New Zealand aims to fast-track mining
New processes are to help the island nation develop its gold, coal and rare earth minerals while respecting Indigenous rights, says resources minister.
US discusses tariffs, critical minerals with Pakistan
The Trump administration has also used prospects of engagement over critical minerals with others countries.
Codelco boosts copper output, chairman bullish despite trade war
The world's biggest copper producer registered slightly higher output in the first quarter of the year than in the same period in 2024.
Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
A new analysis shows that the La Isla salt flat holds 2.13 million metric tons of lithium, up 150% from a prior estimate.
PDAC video: McKinsey warns of $5 trillion critical minerals capital need
The figure underlines the gap between mining productivity and the rising needs driven by energy transition and supply chain pressures.
