Focus on Critical Minerals
Chile rejects environmental permit for Dominga copper and iron mine
Chile rejected an environmental permit for Andes Iron's controversial $2.5 billion Dominga iron and copper mining project on Wednesday.
More than ore: The pivotal role recycled copper can play in the energy transition
Substantially increasing copper recycling will complement copper from mining and support the supply of minerals needed by the energy transition.
Copper output at Chile’s Codelco rose to 1.328 million tons in 2024, document shows
Codelco's 2024 copper output hit 1.328M tons, slightly above 2023, despite challenges like declining ore grades and project issues.
Why Greenland? Remote but resource-rich island occupies a key position in a warming world
Locked inside Greenland are valuable critical minerals such as uranium, billions of untapped barrels of oil and a vast supply of natural gas.
Trump denies report that his team is eyeing pared-back tariffs
Energy production, including batteries, rare earth minerals, and solar panels, will make up one of several focus sectors.
Chile’s Codelco copper output up ‘slightly’ in 2024, Chairman tells paper
Codelco is expected to have binding offers for its Maricunga lithium project in the first quarter of 2025.
Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help
As Australia’s grid embraces renewables, flow batteries emerge as a promising solution for long-duration energy storage.
Agency approves expanding Okefenokee wildlife refuge, setting up possible buyout of mining project
Federal agency approves 22,000-acre expansion of Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking controversial mining project.
Biden administration issues permit for Perpetua’s Idaho antimony and gold mine
Biden administration grants final mining permit for Perpetua Resources' Idaho project, reducing U.S. reliance on China for antimony.
China proposes further export curbs on battery, critical minerals tech
The restrictions could hinder the overseas expansion plans of major Chinese battery makers.
