US rules on conflict minerals have not reduced violence in Congo, watchdog says

Millions of people are displaced and fighting over minerals, particularly gold, has actually increased since the so-called conflict minerals law was passed in 2010.

Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 8:28 am

Vale backs Brazil critical minerals fund in nod to government

The fund is backed by Vale and Brazil’s development bank BNDES.

Bloomberg News | October 2, 2024 | 5:13 pm

Hurricane Helene halts quartz mines needed for chipmaking

The halt in operations could affect global supply chains that depend on semiconductors to make phones, solar panels and other technology.

Bloomberg News | October 1, 2024 | 7:02 am

UN says Congo rebels generating $300,000 monthly in seized mining area

Rebels in eastern DRC have consolidated control over the Rubaya coltan-mining region, imposing a production tax.

Reuters | September 30, 2024 | 1:58 pm

Metals Creek reactivates Yellow Fox project amid antimony crunch

In 2011, Metals Creek’s initial search at Yellow Fox found high levels of gold and antimony.

Staff Writer | September 30, 2024 | 11:15 am

Darwin Financial reaches $55m deal to revitalize historic California critical minerals mine

The Darwin project aims to revitalize a historically significant mining operation with over $749 million previously invested in existing infrastructure.

Staff Writer | September 27, 2024 | 3:35 pm