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North America • Jan 14, 2025

Greenland Mining and Closer U.S.-Greenland Relations

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has expressed openness to strengthening ties with the United States, particularly in the Greenland mining sector, while firmly rejecting any notion…

M&A & Consolidation • Jan 8, 2025

Nippon Steel U.S. Steel Deal: Blocked Bid

The U.S. steel industry is bracing for potential upheaval after the Biden administration blocked Nippon Steel Corporation’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel in early January.

Critical Minerals • Jan 6, 2025

India Critical Minerals Fund: Strategic Push

India is ramping up its efforts to secure critical and strategic minerals with the establishment of a dedicated India Critical Minerals Fund.

Asia Pacific • Dec 30, 2024

Domestic Critical Minerals Production Archives

The government has cancelled the auction of 11 critical mineral blocks in the fourth round following a tepid response from bidders. This setback for India critical…

Middle East • Dec 30, 2024

Saudi Mining Innovation Program: Transforming Saudi

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…

North America • Dec 27, 2024

British Columbia Mining Groups Call for

Two prominent British Columbia mining associations have challenged a recent study on mine development delays, labeling it as flawed and reinforcing the urgent need for regulatory…

Coal • Dec 21, 2024

Coal Industry Modernization Initiative

Alberta’s sweeping reforms to its coal industry, under the Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI), aim to balance environmental stewardship with economic growth. However, the contentious Grassy…

Battery Metals • Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Graphite Mining Industry Pushes for 920%

The U.S. graphite mining industry has submitted an urgent plea to Washington, advocating for a sweeping 920% tariff on Chinese suppliers of the battery metal.

Critical Minerals • Dec 16, 2024

Trump Fast-Track Permits: A $1 Billion

Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious plan to fast-track permitting and approvals, including environmental clearances, for companies investing $1 billion or more in…

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