At the Resourcing Tomorrow 2025 conference, held in London earlier this month, a key discussion centred around the opportunities for the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) seeks to solve the mining sector’s problems. Mark O’Brien, General Manager for digital technology and innovation…

A recent study has revealed significant deforestation linked to global mining activities in the 21st century. Researchers examined the environmental impact of mining operations worldwide and identified extensive forest loss as a direct consequence of resource extraction. The findings highlight…

More than 60% of global critical mineral demands is met through international trade, underscoring the deep structural interdependence between producing and consuming economies as the deployment of clean energy accelerates, according to the International Energy Forum (IEF). This level of…

Deep in the heart of a mountain — about 200 kilometers southeast of Seoul — Benjamin Byun, assistant mine superintendent and survey manager at what was once — and soon will be again — the largest tungsten mine in the…

In the relentless pursuit of economic growth and resource acquisition, global mining operations have expanded dramatically in the 21st century, underpinning much of the modern world’s infrastructure and technology. However, a recent groundbreaking study has unveiled a critical and underappreciated…

A new tracker designed to monitor and scrutinize the activities of vessels involved in deep seabed mineral exploration has been announced. The new device is the work of the Global Fishing Watch (GFW) and the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory at…

A year ago, a new president and Congress were expected to clear the way for stalled copper-nickel mining projects in northern Minnesota. Today, they provide clear evidence that communication resolves controversy better than ramrod political rhetoric. Take U.S. Rep. Pete…

Heading into year two of the current US administration, the federal government is poised to sharpen its focus on critical minerals as policy, investment, and security priorities converge. Policy momentum, new public-private funding tools, and growing concerns over critical mineral dependencies are…