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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GeoFrame to break ground on major lithium project in Texas
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
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Kinross buys 9.9% of Nevada-focused Eminent Gold
Eminent currently has three gold exploration projects in Nevada.
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.
Ivanhoe shares rise on hydropower boost, Q1 production results
Kamoa's copper production came near a record high at 133,120 tonnes in Q1 2025.
Canada’s opposition leader says he would approve Suncor oil project, mines
Pierre Poilievre has pledged to advance projects including the Rook 1 uranium mine in Saskatchewan, Springpole Lake gold mine in Ontario and Suncor’s project.
Op-Ed: Mining alone won’t lead to critical minerals independence — processing will pave the way
There is a growing chorus of voices championing increased exploration and resource discovery in the global scramble to secure critical minerals.