Serra Verde secures regulatory approval for first phase of rare earth mine in Brazil
Phase I of the Pela Ema project is expected to produce at least 5,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxide over a 25-year mine life.
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Germany to keep some coal units in service longer than expected
Germany's energy regulator determined that “systematically relevant” coal plants need to be available as backup power sources in the event of an emergency.
Impala Platinum workers end Bafokeng mine underground sit-in
South African miners have been hit by a spate of underground sit-ins in recent months.
When science meets art: recycled metal and lab-grown gems
Designs by British artist Anabela Chan rely on lab-grown diamonds, recycled aluminium and pearls grown using regenerative farming techniques.
Op-Ed: How mining supply chains can minimize political risk
Domestic suppliers can provide protection in two primary ways.
Sumitomo names Ueno as next CEO, promising reform
Shingo Ueno, 64, has played a pivotal role in leading Sumitomo's metals, resources and chemicals businesses.
US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authority
A new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban products originating in Russia but processed in third countries, such as diamonds.
Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $1.1 billion in Mopani copper mine
Zambia had been seeking a new investor for Mopani since it took control of the assets from Glencore in 2021.
Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutiny
Japanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with the US but declined to comment directly on Nippon Steel's $14.9 billion proposed acquisition of US Steel.
