News US moves to expand stakes in critical minerals firms to counter China’s dominance The Chinese measures caused supply disruptions until both sides eased their respective actions Joseph MortonDecember 8, 2025
Bitcoin Malaysia forms taskforce to combat $1.1B in Bitcoin power theft Police patrol alleys, storage yards, and deserted buildings, using sensors that track unusual electricity use Joseph MortonDecember 5, 2025
Alternative Energy Bill Gates-backed hydrogen startup cuts workforce as commercial plans stall Modern Hydrogen did not publicly explain the layoffs Joseph MortonDecember 5, 2025
Copper Codelco chooses Glencore to build Antofagasta smelter Chile currently accounts for only 6 per cent of global copper smelting capacity Joseph MortonDecember 5, 2025
Crypto/Blockchain Kraken purchase of Backed Finance signals next era for digital asset trading Kraken has pursued multiple acquisitions in preparation for a public offering Joseph MortonDecember 4, 2025
Alternative Energy Department of Energy funds first-mover small modular reactors Department of Energy re-issued the solicitation to better match President Donald Trump’s direction on expanding domestic energy production Joseph MortonDecember 4, 2025
Copper Latin America moves to boost critical mineral processing The push comes as the Trump administration encourages sourcing closer to the United States Joseph MortonDecember 4, 2025
Crypto/Blockchain Ripple gains regulatory clearance to boost crypto payments in Singapore Ripple’s platform moves money through a global payout network that uses digital tokens for near-instant settlements Joseph MortonDecember 3, 2025
Alternative Energy Canadian Solar restructures to escape US scrutiny of Chinese-owned solar imports China's dominant position in the clean energy supply chain has provoked various US restrictions Joseph MortonDecember 3, 2025
Gold Barrick explores IPO for North American gold assets Barrick plans to maintain significant control over the new company after the IPO Joseph MortonDecember 3, 2025