Trump’s New Critical Minerals Push: Defense
President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. production of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at enhancing national security and securing…
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President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to accelerate U.S. production of critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at enhancing national security and securing…
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a challenge brought by Native American groups seeking to stop a major copper mining project in Arizona,…
Egypt’s bold ambitions to position itself as a premier Egypt mining hub are taking shape, as the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources unveils a sweeping…
Arizona Lithium gains momentum with oversubscribed $4.25M raise and Phase 1 approval at Canada’s first lithium brine project in Saskatchewan.
Stardust Power’s Oklahoma lithium facility avoids wastewater permit by using a closed-loop system, slashing costs and speeding development.
New Caledonia imposes a 50-year ban on seabed mining to protect marine ecosystems, setting a global precedent in ocean conservation.
The U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement gives America rare mineral access while funding Ukraine’s reconstruction through a $1.2B investment.
Congo’s mineral deal with the U.S. triggers activist backlash amid concerns over sovereignty and shifting U.S. foreign policy in Africa.
Iron ore price trends remain stable amid rising tariffs and global trade volatility. Analysts weigh the outlook for 2025 as China, Australia, and Guinea shape the…
Black Cat Syndicate pours first gold at Lakewood, marking a key step in accelerating Kal East gold production and WA mining operations near Kalgoorlie.
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