Minerals

The move has been in development for much of the past year and involves a complex series of legislative steps that will benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project.

Gold remains Sudan’s primary source of hard currency, especially since the conflict disrupted trade, agriculture, and other state revenues.

The US Export-Import Bank has approved $1.25 billion in financing to support the Reko Diq copper and gold mine, marking one of Washington's largest commitments to Pakistan's minerals sector.

China announced on Friday the suspension of other export controls imposed on October 9, including expanded curbs on certain rare earth materials and lithium battery materials.

The United States has expanded its official list of critical minerals to include copper, silver, uranium and more

When talking about essential vitamins and minerals, most people think of calcium, iron, or vitamin B. But zinc is one of the most critical minerals in the body – even if less discussed.

Study finds 3-billion-year-old crystals on Mauritius tied to hidden microcontinent “Mauritia,” supporting 19th-century legends of a lost land beneath the Indian Ocean.

Sudan has been plagued by economic instability and political turmoil since the 2021 military coup and subsequent civil conflict.

Masaaki Miyahara said it’s like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice - suggesting either a surprising local environment or long-distance transport in the early solar system.

Beijing is heavily reliant on Myanmar for the rare earth metals and oxides needed to power critical goods like wind turbines, medical devices and electric vehicles.