Focus on Minerals
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.
Brazil to ink deal with miners over Mariana dam collapse on Oct. 25
The agreement for Vale, BHP, and Samarco to compensate for the Mariana dam collapse is set to be signed on Oct. 25.
Proposed expansion of Georgia wildlife refuge could lead to buyout of titanium dioxide mining project
Federal officials propose expanding the Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking a controversial mining project nearby.
‘Landmark’ for UK lithium production as demo plant opens in Cornwall
A demonstration plant for lithium production has opened in Cornwall, marking a key step in the UK's clean energy transition.
After Nevada lithium deal, GM eyes other sources for EV minerals supply
GM ups Thacker Pass investment to $950M, doubling lithium access; eyes more North American critical mineral deals.
Trial into Brazil mining disaster to open in London
A long-awaited London trial opens to determine BHP’s liability in one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters.
General Motors to contribute $625 million to Lithium Americas for new joint venture
Lithium Americas announced GM will invest $625 million in their Thacker Pass joint venture in Nevada.
