Focus on Minerals
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.
EU set to choose firm for critical minerals joint buying platform
The EU is choosing bidders for a €9M joint purchasing platform for critical minerals, aiming to secure better deals for the green transition.
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
The lawsuit at the High Court in London seeks an estimated £36 billion ($47 billion) in damages from the global mining giant BHP.
German carmakers should not be afraid of Chinese competition, says Scholz
German carmakers need not fear China, says Chancellor Scholz, citing past competition from South Korea and Japan.
Is sustainable development possible? Only if we take a unified approach
Policy and technology must unite across disciplines and economies to achieve sustainability within Earth's finite limits.
