Canada gives mineral-rich Arctic region of Nunavut control over its resources
Nunavut is home to some of the minerals critical for battery production.
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Gold-based sensor helps detect ‘forever chemicals’ in water
A new gold-based sensor is able to detect pollution from 'forever chemicals' in water through luminescence.
Former Fortescue execs launch green iron start-up
The Australia-based green materials platform company, Element Zero, has raised $10 million in seed funding.
Uganda grants Ionic licence to mine rare earths
Permit for the Makuutu heavy rare earths project is the first large scale mining licence awarded in the East African nation.
Major miners pledge no exploration-related activities at world heritage sites
Top miners including Freeport, Teck and Newmont committed to taking urgent action to support a "nature-positive future" by 2030.
Foreign-backed nickel hub in Indonesia causing mass deforestation – report
Climate Rights International says the Weda Bay Industrial Park operators have cut down more than 5,300 hectares of tropical forest.
Australia’s Energy Transition asked to give payment security for Greenland case
Energy Transition, formerly Greenland Minerals, has been fighting for the Kvanefjeld rare earths project licence since late 2021.
BHP flags possible writedowns at nickel unit on low prices
Production from Western Australia on a 100% basis was 72.7 million tonnes.
Montage hikes Koné gold project economics in West Africa
The project 470 km northwest of coastal Abidjan, the West African country’s largest city, has a net present value of $1.1 billion at a 5% discount rate with a 31% internal rate of return.
