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The latest global conference on mercury ended with a partial victory but a glaring omission. At the sixth Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention…
The U.S. expands its critical minerals list to include copper, uranium, and met coal — reshaping mining incentives and national supply strategies.
DOE launches Mine of the Future with $95 M to modernize mining, secure critical minerals, and boost U.S. mineral independence.
The U.S. DOE’s $100 million coal plant refurbishment program revives coal demand and mining interest in 2025. Full analysis for industry leaders.
Alaska mining 2025 drives U.S. defense and energy strategy as the Pentagon invests in graphite, copper, and antimony projects to secure mineral independence.
₹1,500-crore incentive to recover lithium, cobalt, and nickel from discarded electronics India e-waste recycling has entered a new phase as the government launches an ambitious ₹1,500-crore…
When the EU steel tariffs proposal was unveiled in October 2025, few in Brussels could have predicted how seismic its effects would be. The European Commission’s…
Washington Bets Big on U.S.–Australia Critical Minerals Alliance The U.S.–Australia critical minerals partnership is moving from concept to execution. The U.S. government, according to Reuters, is…
U.S. expands rare earth mining deals before 2026 midterm elections, backing MP Materials and allies to reduce China’s dominance in EV and defense supply chains.
October 1, 2025 — Mumbai – India’s iron ore auctions, once a competitive battlefield for domestic and global steelmakers, are now showing signs of buyer fatigue.…
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