America touts green energy as key to bridging Africa’s growth gap

The US is not opposed to China investing in Africa if the investments are centred on upholding human rights, democracy and jobs.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 13, 2022 | 3:11 am

Mining Indaba: Russia-Ukraine war triggers policy shifts, supply chain disruptions

Increased prices for fossil fuels have shifted the conversation, potentially benefitting oil and gas projects in Africa as importers scramble to diversify supply chains away from Russia.

Henry Lazenby in Cape Town, South Africa | May 12, 2022 | 5:14 am

Cobalt tops Critical Materials Risk Index

In addition to ESG risks linked to its extraction, cobalt is at the top of the list because only two countries are in charge of producing and refining the battery metal.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2022 | 5:05 am

Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK

US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 4:18 pm

Miners turn to bacteria and other new ways to leach copper from waste rock

Global miners are deploying a raft of new leaching technologies that can extract low concentrations of copper from waste rock and help avoid lengthy mine permitting delays.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 10:19 am

Column: Mining is key to the energy transition, but it’s still unloved

The overwhelming message from miners and investors is that the situation is urgent, and getting worse, writes Clyde Russell.

Reuters | May 11, 2022 | 8:17 am

Chile constitutional assembly does not approve expanded state mining rights

The proposal now returns to the environmental commission, where it will be renegotiated before facing a second vote.

Reuters | May 8, 2022 | 9:26 am

Chile constitutional assembly could reshape mining rights on Saturday

Article 27 would grant the state exclusive rights to lithium, rare earth metals and hydrocarbons while also making the state a majority shareholder of any copper mines.

Reuters | May 6, 2022 | 3:30 pm

Rio Tinto becomes first North American producer of scandium oxide

Quebec plant's nameplate capacity of three tonnes per year represents approximately 20% of the global market.

Staff Writer | May 6, 2022 | 12:06 pm

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