Focus on Minerals
Copper giant Peru foresees another production plateau in 2025
Peru is a global copper powerhouse, ranking third in production behind Chile and the DRC.
Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve
Miners are shifting their focus to metals needed for the transition to cleaner energy — and copper is one of the most important.
Panama president sees no environmental threat from copper at closed First Quantum mine
More than 100,000 metric tons of copper stuck at the closed First Quantum mine in Panama do not currently pose an environmental risk,...
Learn from Canada’s world-leading battery energy storage production for transport
Other countries could learn from Canada's emerging leadership in energy storage technology for transportation: Foresight Canada
Ivory Coast wants bigger share of its mining boom
Huge deposits of natural resources — including oil, gas and gold — have pushed the country's economy in a new direction.
US graphite miners ask Washington to impose 920% tariff on Chinese rivals
(Reuters) – North American graphite miners asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to impose a tariff as high as 920% on Chinese suppliers...
Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds
Advisers to Trump recommend waiving environmental reviews for critical minerals projects to boost U.S. production and reduce reliance on China.
Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Kabaena, Indonesia faces environmental devastation from nickel mining, harming local communities and ecosystems reliant on the sea.
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
Apple told suppliers their smelters and refiners must stop buying tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from the DRC and Rwanda as conflict has...
Canada to impose more tariffs on import of Chinese solar, critical minerals in new year
Canada plans new tariffs on Chinese solar products and critical minerals in 2025, expanding existing duties on EVs and steel imports.
