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Speaking at the 14th Society of Mining Professors (SOMP) regional meeting and conference held at the University of Zimbabwe, Dr. George Barakos from the Western Australian…
Europe’s efforts to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals are being undercut by steep cost disadvantages, casting doubt over the continent’s ability to meet…
China escalates the U.S.-China trade war 2025 with new export controls on rare earth elements, threatening key American industries and global supply chains.
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act 2025 seeks to restore legal certainty for domestic mining, reduce U.S. reliance on foreign minerals, and protect national security. Here's what’s…
European bismuth prices have skyrocketed to record highs as China’s recent export controls tighten global supplies of the critical mineral.
The recent revelations about Russia’s potential control over Ukrainian lithium mines should serve as a wake-up call for Europe and the broader global community committed to…
Newlab, a New York-based venture platform supporting industrial startups, is set to establish a cutting-edge Riyadh innovation hub in Saudi Arabia,
In a bid to accelerate innovation and drive digital transformation in its industrial and mining sectors, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has unveiled…
As part of its Saudi Arabia mineral strategy, the Kingdom aims to increase the mining sector's contribution to GDP from the current $17 billion to $75…
In a striking reversal, Norway has paused its deep-sea mining plans to open 280,000 square kilometers of Arctic seabed—an area larger than the United Kingdom—for commercial-scale…
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