Focus on Minerals
Brazil launches platform to attract foreign investment for climate and ecological projects
Brazil launched a $10.8B platform at IMF meetings to fund green projects, targeting energy, industry, and nature solutions.
As coal plants shut in Romania, some miners transition to green energy while others are reluctant
Romania's coal workers resist retraining for green jobs despite industry decline, fearing change amid political inaction.
BHP says claim it put safety over profit ‘unjustified’ in Brazilian dam collapse case
BHP denies profit-before-safety claims in Brazil dam collapse lawsuit, calling allegations unrealistic and unjustified.
Analysis: Sibanye’s Montana woes underscore miners’ growing reliance on Washington
U.S. mining's future hinges on government support amid foreign competition, as shown by Sibanye’s Montana layoffs.
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
Nearly 1.4 million hectares of trees were lost to mining from 2001 to 2020— an area the size of Montenegro, says an analysis.
Mining giant Grupo Mexico posts 18% net profit jump in Q3
Grupo Mexico reports a 17.55 per cent increase in its net profit during the third quarter, boosted by copper prices and production levels.
Dam disaster deal should curb lawsuits against Vale and BHP, sources say
Vale, BHP, and Samarco agree to pay $29.85B for Brazil dam collapse, potentially ending lawsuits and aiding reparations.
Freeport-McMoRan beats Q3 profit estimates
Miner Freeport-McMoRan reports third-quarter profit beating estimates as higher copper prices help offset production drop.
ASML expects growth in 2026, US-China row to continue, CEO says
ASML's CEO expects growth in 2026 despite U.S. export pressure on China, as 2025 faces slower sales outside of AI chips.
US set to award Hemlock Semiconductor $325 million for polysilicon production
The U.S. is awarding $325M to Hemlock Semiconductor to boost polysilicon production, securing the chips supply chain.
