Pressure on Indigenous communities to allow mining will increase
The loan-guarantee program isn’t built for mining, and First Nations lack infrastructure and capital — as Canada races for critical minerals.| APTN News
Canada announced on Friday the first round of projects under a G7 critical minerals production... The post Canada announces first investments under G7 pact, aims to stockpile critical minerals appeared first on APTN News.| APTN News
The loan-guarantee program isn’t built for mining, and First Nations lack infrastructure and capital — as Canada races for critical minerals.| APTN News
While the expected blast against PM Albanese from Donald Trump did not occur, at least publicly, Trump slipped a deserved barrage into Ambassador Kevin Rudd. While Rudd had made some terrible claims about Trump, so did Albanese but Trump let him off the hook. Albanese had the upper hand leaving mineral mining aside, as the […]| www.cairnsnews.org
On October 20, President Trump signed a new agreement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that would give the United… The post Trump Signs Critical Mineral Agreement with Australia appeared first on IER.| IER
Isolated Indigenous peoples in four Brazilian states—Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia, and Roraima—face the greatest threats. Anglo American Níquel Brasil holds the highest number of active mining applications that have potential impact on these communities, according to a Repórter Brasil investigation| Repórter Brasil
The post Canada eyes a piece of mining deals frenzy as G7 kicks off in Toronto appeared first on The Logic.| The Logic
The US miner under fire for its environmental performance in WA sees the gallium plant solidifying the importance of its Wagerup alumina refinery.| Boiling Cold
An Alcoa plant to produce gallium in WA's South West will need green tape shredded to start on schedule and long term forest mining to be viable.| Boiling Cold
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim) has signed seven letters of interest (LOIs) totalling more than US$2.2bn to advance critical minerals projects in Australia, as part of a broader deal signed between the two countries this week. The LOIs were issued to Arafura Rare Earths, Northern Minerals, Graphinex, La Trobe Magnesium, VHM, RZ Resources and Sunrise Energy Metals. The supported projects… The post US Exim signals support for Australian critical minerals p...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
“[Phosphate] has no substitutes in farming, and disruptions in supply have immediate and far-reaching consequences for American producers, food prices, and national security.” The post TFI Praises Congressional Support for Phosphate as a Critical Mineral in Letter to DOI’s Burgum appeared first on The Fertilizer Institute.| The Fertilizer Institute
The U.S. Shipbuilding Base has Withered Since the 80s; Latest CPA Report Examines What’s Needed to Bring it Back| Coalition For A Prosperous America
Ukraine’s vast mineral resources, including major reserves of lithium, titanium, uranium, graphite, and rare earth elements. (Image Source: Visual Capitalist; https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-ukraines-mineral-resources/) By Luca Mórocz (“Lucy”) The Argument for Sovereignty and National Identity The Russia-Ukraine war remains unresolved with three key factors shaping the trajectory: the balance of military power on the battlefield, economic and military […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Reading Time: 7minutesDisponible en français. In recent years, global demand for minerals and metals has grown significantly, driven primarily by an energy transition and technological advances. With vast mineral resources and a strong industrial capacity, Canada could position itself to take advantage... Read More › The post The Critical Minerals Supply Chain: Building Canada’s Resilience appeared first on HillNotes.| HillNotes
A proposed low-emissions mine near Timmins, Ontario represents one of the largest opportunities for new nickel production in the world| Corporate Knights
Though the 2nd Trump Administration has dramatically turned away from the energy and industrial policies of the Biden Administration, private-sector proponents of advanced energy projects may still find opportunities to partner with the federal government on certain Research and Development (R&D) or commercialization projects in the energy sector. Since January 2025, nearly all corners of... Continue Reading…| Inside Government Contracts
“TFI and ARA are submitting comments in support of adding phosphate to the critical minerals list,” Rosenbusch continued. “We also will continue to emphasize with Secretary Burgum and Acting USGS Secretary Sarah Ryker about the essential nature of phosphate. There is no substitute for phosphate in the farmer’s toolbox and adding it to the critical minerals list will help strengthen domestic supply.”| The Fertilizer Institute
South32 has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024-25 financial year (FY25), underpinned by higher commodity prices.| Australian Mining
More than 70 mineral commodities have been captured in the newly published volume of World Mineral Production.| British Geological Survey
Over the past three years, battery recycling has received heightened attention, raising critical questions: What is the true state of recycling today? Can... The post An Overview of the Global Battery Recycling Industry appeared first on Cleantech Group.| Cleantech Group
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
BGS is part of a groundbreaking science partnership aiming to improve critical minerals mining and supply chains.| British Geological Survey
Written by Blanca Marabini San Martín. As the EU accelerates its green transition, securing stable and sustainable access to critical minerals will remain a central challenge. This article argues t…| Taiwan Insight
New Government-commissioned studies reveal that the UK may require as much as 40 per cent of the global lithium supply to meet anticipated demand by 2030.| British Geological Survey
Atradius DSB is preparing to launch a product aimed at boosting critical mineral imports into the Netherlands, joining several other export credit agencies (ECAs) in tackling concerns over long-term supply. The Dutch ECA has started a pilot phase for a facility that will enable loan guarantees for foreign raw materials projects, thereby bolstering manufacturing in ...| Global Trade Review (GTR)
BGS is looking for an experienced leader to serve as Chair of its Board. This role is crucial in guiding BGS, ensuring strong governance and delivering public value.| British Geological Survey
Dr Goodenough has been awarded the Coke Medal by the Geological Society, which recognises those who have made a significant contribution to science.| British Geological Survey
ClearPath's mission is to accelerate American innovation to reduce global energy emissions.| ClearPath
We close out The State of Play in Battery Metals this week with Brian Menell, Chairman & CEO at TechMet. David Greely sits down with…| SmarterMarkets™
South Australian-based space technology company Fleet Space has developed an intelligent platform in communication with a low orbit satellite, that can identify critical minerals and accelerate their extraction for use in clean energy technology.| pv magazine Australia
Dr Gavin Mudd, Director - Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, discusses the findings and new methodology featured in the 2024 Criticality Assessment| British Geological Survey
The latest assessment, produced by the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, shows growing diversification brings an increasing vulnerability in terms of disruption to supply| British Geological Survey
Uranium prices may have dipped, but BMO projects a strong long-term demand driven by nuclear advancements and supply chain challenges.| Carbon Credits
Over the past few years, global demand for minerals and metals has grown significantly, primarily owing to an energy transition that is getting under way and to technological advances. Thanks to its vast mineral reserves and industrial capacity, Canada is well positioned to take advantage of the increase in global demand and to develop the associated value chains. To achieve that goal, however, Canada must first identify stakeholders that have an impact on the extraction and processing of its...| HillNotes
