Asia Pacific • Sep 22, 2025
India Secures Second ISA Contract
NEW DELHI – India has secured a 15-year contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean, extending its position…
Sustainable Mining
Sustainable mining news tracks how the industry is evolving toward environmental responsibility and ethical operations. From ESG reporting and carbon-neutral strategies to renewable energy integration and community engagement, this category covers the latest developments in low-impact mining. Stay informed on regulatory shifts, green financing, and how global mining leaders are adapting to climate targets and investor demands. Ideal for ESG professionals, environmental analysts, and corporate strategists. Also explore Mining Regulation, Energy Transition, and Market Intelligence for related updates.
Mining Regulation • Sep 15, 2025
H.R. 4090 Amendment Sparks Debate Over Mining
The H.R. 4090 amendment could fast-track U.S. mining projects, raising supply chain hopes and environmental concerns.
Coal • Sep 13, 2025
From Coal to Clean Energy Vaults: Mines as
Luleå University of Technology, LKAB and Vattenfall are exploring whether Sweden’s abandoned iron mines can double as hydrogen vaults. Backed by the EU’s Just Transition Fund,…
Energy Transition • Sep 8, 2025
Europe’s Green Transition Paradox: Rare Earths
KIRUNA, SWEDEN — When LKAB confirmed this spring that its Per Geijer deposit holds around 1.2 billion tonnes of ore containing 2.2 million tonnes of rare-earth…
Mining • Sep 8, 2025
Can Technology Crack the Ocean’s Final
Gerard Barron’s The Metals Company is betting on deep-sea mining tech to secure nickel, cobalt, and copper for EV supply chains.
Copper • Sep 6, 2025
Copper Contract Mining vs Owner-Operated: Which Model Wins the Energy Transition Race?
Copper demand is surging. Will contract mining or owner-control deliver supply faster? Skillings breaks down the models shaping copper’s future.
Iron Ore • Sep 5, 2025
Dry Mining: A New Chapter in Sustainable Iron
Vale reopens Capanema mine with dry processing, investing $12B in Minas Gerais to cut tailings dams and boost sustainable iron ore output.
Coal • Sep 4, 2025
Coal Still King: ICMM’s Global Dataset
ICMM’s Global Mining Dataset shows coal still accounts for 42% of mines, exposing the gap between net-zero goals and mining reality.
Asia Pacific • Aug 30, 2025
Australia’s Rooftops: A Hidden Silver Mine Poised to
Australia’s rooftop solar panels hide silver reserves rivaling mines. New tech could reshape global silver supply.
Energy Transition • Aug 27, 2025
How Resource Nationalism Is Redrawing the Mining Map
From Panama to Namibia, governments are rewriting the rules of mining, challenging decades of liberalized investment. Resource nationalism—policies that extend state influence over taxes, ownership, exports,…
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