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Mo Shine covers the geopolitics, logistics and diplomacy of critical-mineral extraction in the Global South, with a focus on how African statecraft shapes what investors and operators can actually build. He spent more than a decade in newspaper journalism, as sub-editor and executive editor, and has worked with Skillings since 2009. His current work tracks the Lobito Corridor and other Western-backed rail routes, and what they change for working capital, regional diplomacy and operator resilience across the Central African Copperbelt.
India plans to train 5.7 million professionals under the National Critical Minerals Mission to develop a skilled India mining workforce and reduce import dependence.
A Nuclear Comeback—and a Uranium Reckoning The United States is once again turning toward nuclear energy as a central pillar of its clean-energy strategy. Yet one…
The U.S. expands its critical minerals list to include copper, uranium, and met coal — reshaping mining incentives and national supply strategies.
As global majors exit coal, a new generation of Asian coal miners is seizing the final wave of opportunity—fuelled by regional demand, local financing, and strategic…
Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) has officially resumed construction at its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, after securing approximately US$82 million…
Brazil dismantled 277 illegal gold-mining dredges in the Amazon, disrupting US$193 million worth of criminal networks—what mining firms must know.
The U.S. DOE’s $100 million coal plant refurbishment program revives coal demand and mining interest in 2025. Full analysis for industry leaders.
Alaska mining 2025 drives U.S. defense and energy strategy as the Pentagon invests in graphite, copper, and antimony projects to secure mineral independence.
A 37.4-carat Botswana pink diamond from Karowe Mine amazes experts with its rare two-tone formation and geological origin.
Mali annuls 90-plus mining exploration permits, marking a turning point for compliance and control In a decisive regulatory move, Mali has cancelled more than 90 mining…
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