Focus on Minerals
Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower
Biden admin approves Nevada lithium mine, key to clean energy push, despite environmentalists' lawsuits over endangered wildflower.
Can Anglo’s copper pivot help thwart renewed takeover bid?
Anglo American’s shift to copper could decide its fate: independence or a renewed BHP bid when the six-month block ends.
US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy
The U.S. Treasury will now allow some mining firms to access a tax credit for clean energy components, after industry pushback.
Anglo American copper, diamond output down in Q3, 2024 guidance unchanged
Anglo American reported a Q3 drop in copper and diamond production but maintained 2024 guidance amid restructuring efforts.
Teck Resources reports Q3 profit beat, cuts FY copper production forecast
Teck Resources' Q3 profit beats estimates on record Chile copper output, despite lowering full-year production outlook.
Clean energy adoption in Global South overtakes North on path to growth
The Global South is adopting renewable energy technologies at a faster rate than the Global North: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
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.
