The Moon is the next frontier in space mining
Space mining is the extraction and use of natural resources found beyond Earth, on asteroids, planets, and moons. It involves…
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In with the new, out with the old: the scramble for critical minerals
Oil became the dominant fuel for transport, industry, and the military from roughly World War I onwards. Following this conflict,…
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The copper supply-demand balance is under strain as crisis looms
Copper demand has risen due to its role in the energy transition and its use in data centres. Renewable energy…
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Turning trash into gold: A safer way to recycle old electronics
In today’s world of rapidly evolving technology, it is common for households to have overflowing drawers of outdated electronics such…
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How feasible is a critical minerals deal between the US, Rwanda, and the DRC?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have been at odds for close to three decades. Stemmed by divisions…
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Greenland mines aim to secure foreign investment
Naaja Nathanielsen, Greenland's minister for business and mineral resources, has expressed the urgency for external investments to support the country’s…
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IoT enhances productivity, safety, and ESG compliance for the mining sector
Internet of Things, or IoT, describes the use of connected sensors and actuators to control and monitor the environment, the…
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The art of the deal: critical minerals edition
Before the turbocharged conversation between US President Donald Trump, US Vice-President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the…
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Rio Tinto’s push for renewable diesel
The mining industry faces the challenge of displacing diesel to meet Scope 1 and 2 emission targets [emissions from sources that…
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How the US expanded its territory by one million square kilometers
It’s not every day that a country expands its territory by more than one million square kilometers, but this year…