Critical minerals are the backbone of modern society. They are found in the devices we use every day—smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles—and in essential infrastructure...
In October, India’s National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) successfully conducted an exploratory mining trial in the Andaman Sea, marking a significant step in...
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the mining of cobalt and copper—critical materials for battery technologies—appears to be taking a toll on the...
An Australian mining company, Resolute Mining, has agreed to pay Mali's military government $160 million to settle a tax dispute, following the unexpected detention...
The United States has recognized the growing risks posed by its reliance on China for critical minerals, which are essential for national security, economic...
Argentina’s lithium sector has become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, with significant Chinese investment driving its development. However, under President Javier Milei’s...
A government official, believed to have played a role in protecting illegal bauxite mining operations in Kuantan since 2022, has been arrested following a...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and India’s Ministry of Mines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster closer collaboration on critical minerals—key...
