BHP’s Bold Copper Play: How a Mega-Deal Collapsed in Just Three Days
BHP Group, the world’s largest mining company, made a dramatic last-minute attempt to acquire Anglo American Plc—potentially derailing Anglo’s $60 […]
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Innovative Tools Transform Responsible Mining: How a European Project Is Shaping the Future of Ethical Raw Materials Exploration
Mining remains one of the world’s most polarizing industries. Society depends on minerals like copper, zinc, and lithium to power
Chinese Investments in the Balkans Confront Rare Legal and Environmental Pushback
Chinese-backed energy and mining projects across the Balkans—long seen as untouchable due to political alliances and access to fast capital—are
UK Unveils Critical Minerals Strategy to Curb Dependence on China
The UK has launched an ambitious critical minerals and rare earths strategy aimed at reducing its reliance on China, whose
Europe’s Critical Raw Materials: Securing Supply While Protecting the Environment
Europe is at a crossroads in managing its supply of critical raw materials. The European Union’s Critical Raw Materials Act
Deep Sea Mining: A Strategic Crossroads for Global Critical Metals and Ocean Governance
Deep sea mining is emerging as one of the most contentious topics in the global resource debate. While some states
Rio Tinto increases capital expenditure and focuses on copper, lithium and clean energy projects
Rio Tinto, the Anglo-Australian mining giant, announced an increase in its capital expenditure guidance for 2025 and forecasted higher copper
Norway’s Arctic seabed mining plans face growing opposition over environmental concerns
Norway is moving forward with plans to open its Arctic seabed to mining for critical metals, including copper, cobalt, zinc
Mining in the DRC linked to rising reproductive health issues for women
In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the mining of cobalt and copper—critical materials for battery technologies—appears to be taking
Protests erupt in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains over destructive copper mine project
The recent protest against the copper mine project in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains highlights a significant environmental and social conflict. Locals