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Blog • Aug 25, 2025

Zero-Carbon Mining Push Redraws the Mining Equipment

Zero-carbon mining is forcing equipment OEMs to become energy integrators. Electrification is now a survival strategy, not an option.

Battery Metals • Aug 20, 2025

IU Invest Moves Into DRC Mining

IU Invest acquires majority of Critical Metals, taking control of DRC’s Molulu copper-cobalt project. A Western challenge to China’s mining dominance.

Mining Equipment • Aug 19, 2025

Caterpillar’s R1700 XE: The Loader That Solves

Caterpillar’s R1700 XE electric loader cuts ventilation costs and fills the mid-tier gap in underground mining.

Africa • Aug 13, 2025

The Hidden Risks in South Africa’s Mining

South Africa’s June 2025 mining rebound masks deeper policy risks that could reshape U.S. mining strategy.

Battery Metals • Aug 12, 2025

Inside the CATL Lithium Mine Halt: How a Licence Lapse

CATL Lithium Mine Closure Tightens Supply, Lifts Prices

Asia Pacific • Aug 12, 2025

Madhya Pradesh Gold Mine Discovery Could Shift

 Key Takeaways GSI confirms gold-bearing soil in Mahgawan Keolari, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Discovery could influence global gold supply and reduce India’s import reliance. Potential reserves span…

Rare Earth • Aug 11, 2025

Brook Mine: How a Wyoming Rare Earth Mine

Key Takeaways Brook Mine is the first new U.S. rare earth mine in 70 years, located in Wyoming. Estimated reserves of 1.7 million tons of rare…

Rare Earth • Aug 8, 2025

Rare Earth Mining Myanmar: The Hidden Crisis

Rare earth mining Myanmar is spiraling into a cross-border environmental crisis. In rebel-held Shan State, illegal operations run by the UWSA are contaminating rivers that flow…

Mining Regulation • Aug 7, 2025

U.S. Counters China with Deep-Sea Mining Cook

U.S. expands seabed mapping in Cook Islands to rival China’s mineral influence.

Europe • Aug 6, 2025

Germany Geothermal Energy Push Accelerates

Germany fast-tracks geothermal permitting under sweeping law to cut fossil-based heating by 2045