The Chemical Revolution Transforming Mineral Extraction Mining operations worldwide face mounting pressure to reimagine their relationship with chemical processes. Traditional extractive methods, developed during eras when environmental considerations held secondary importance, now confront regulatory frameworks demanding fundamental operational restructuring. The…

Why is mining of the deep sea being proposed? What could be mined in the deep sea? The three main deposit types of interest, which form in different ways: Polymetallic nodules. The composition of nodules varies with location, but may contain manganese,…

NUUK — Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Even if U.S. President Donald Trump prevails…

Critical minerals dominated headlines in 2025 as vulnerabilities across their supply chains became increasingly apparent amid rising global trade tensions. At the same time, precious metals—gold and silver—both raced to record highs as their safe-haven appeal intensified. Those narratives have…

State’s review could set precedent for first new uranium mine in 40 years, environmental lawyer says The company seeking to build a new uranium mine near Mount Taylor announced a significant milestone this week, completing an operations plan that one…

Africa’s top gold producer, Ghana is reshaping its mining landscape as soaring global gold prices trigger a shake-up in long-term contracts. The government has canceled several long-term mining agreements and raised royalties on gold production, signaling a new strategy to capture a…

A fresh copper bull cycle is being “born” that should fuel further consolidation within the mining industry, Blackrock, the world’s largest asset management group, has predicted. The boom in artificial intelligence and the energy transition have created “a big new…

Mineral prices, policies, and perceptions draw gaze North. As gold and silver prices climbed into uncharted territory, the energy and tech sectors demanded unprecedented quantities of minerals, and securing domestic supplies of those minerals was elevated to a national priority…