China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national securityChina accounts for nearly 90% of global refined output.Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:08 am
Coal financing is still booming—led by ChinaThe amount of bank financing going to mining coal remains at surprisingly…Bloomberg News | December 20, 2023 | 8:18 am
A copper bug asks ‘who got copper’?Increased demand for copper to a loosening of monetary conditions…Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | December 19, 2023 | 2:20 pm
Breaking down clean energy funding in the Inflation Reduction Act This infographic breaks down the $392.5 billion in clean energy and climate spending in the IRA. Visual Capitalist - Decarbonization Channel | June 1, 2023 | 12:31 pm
The world has a new no. 2 copper exporter Congo has been making huge strides thanks largely to the high-grade ore now being tapped by Ivanhoe Mines. Bloomberg News | June 1, 2023 | 11:39 am
Colombia coal production may grow 10.7% in 2023, industry group says Colombia's coal production could hit 71.9 million tonnes this year, driven by favorable weather conditions in mining regions. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 11:12 am
Namibia says will not grab stakes in existing resource firms The ministry, however, did not rule out the government taking minority stakes when granting licences. Reuters | June 1, 2023 | 9:13 am
Environmental platform urges more than 1,600 high-emitting firms to disclose data The companies targeted in the 2023 campaign include repeat non-disclosers such as Exxon Mobil, Glencore and Caterpillar. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 12:12 pm
Commodity crash signals disinflation is taking hold for now From copper to wheat to natural gas, the cost of some of the world’s most important products is crashing. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2023 | 8:30 am
EU seeks critical minerals deals with more African countries So far the EU has signed partnerships with countries such as Canada, Kazakhstan, Namibia and Ukraine. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:41 am
British consortium to invest $9 billion in Indonesia mining, EV batteries, minister says Investement will go into an industrial park in the Bantaeng region on Sulawesi island. Reuters | May 31, 2023 | 7:37 am
North Carolina seeks more info for Piedmont Lithium mine permit review State officials gave the company 180 days to provide additional details on 10 areas. Reuters | May 30, 2023 | 5:10 pm