Environmental groups are knocking the Trump administration’s decision to open thousands of acres for coal mining that are a stone’s throw away from beloved public lands like Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks. The lease announcements came last…

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has now restricted exports of 12 rare earths, adding holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium. China has broadened its export restrictions on rare earth elements by including five additional elements under the new regulations. Furthermore,…

Political uncertainty ahead of Argentina’s October midterm elections is holding back investment decisions in the mining sector, the country’s main industry group said on Thursday, warning that instability and unclear policy signals are delaying project development. “No one is going…

Botswana has enforced a new rule requiring mining companies to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy the stake, its mines ministry said on Friday. The rule was proposed last…

Mine of the Future Initiatives: Transforming the Mining Industry The mining sector is undergoing a profound transformation through innovative Mine of the Future initiatives. These forward-thinking programs are reimagining traditional mining practices by integrating cutting-edge technologies, sustainable approaches, and strategic…

Precious metals have served as a foundation of wealth and artistry for centuries. Each carries unique properties, uses, and economic value that influence markets and demand. While gold often receives the most attention, other metals such as palladium, platinum, and…

A new Forests and Finance Coalition report finds top financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and BlackRock, support mining companies linked to deforestation, land-grabs, contamination and Indigenous rights violations. According to the report, from 2016-24, major banks provided $493 billion…

More than 13 million acres of federal land is open for coal leasing, the Interior Department announced Monday as part of a coordinated effort with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Energy Department to increase the domestic production and use…