Focus on Minerals
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.
Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump
The benchmark copper smelting fees collapse marks the toughest financial squeeze for global smelters in over 20 years.
Trafigura net profit, equity drops after Mongolia fraud
As its earnings fall, the Geneva-based firm faces possible fines as a result of a corruption trial in Switzerland.
Brazilian miner Vale invests in US startup as part of decarbonization push
Vale Ventures invested in Electrified Thermal Solutions, which develops fossil fuel-free heating tech to cut emissions in industry.
