Technology Humanoid robot maker ‘Leju’ raises US$200M, prepares for IPO China is a dominant influence in the global robotics sector Rowan DunneOctober 24, 2025
Copper Analysts forecast surge in copper consumption outside China by 2031 Regional infrastructure needs, manufacturing trends, and global policy changes are beginning to diversify the market’s direction Joseph MortonOctober 21, 2025
Alternative Energy U.S. Army launches Janus Program to deploy nuclear microreactors by 2028 The Department of Army will oversee the Janus Program and implement it on behalf of the Department of War Joseph MortonOctober 17, 2025
AI and Autonomy Chinese regulators investigate Qualcomm Inc’s Autotalks acquisition The renewed tensions come as Trump and Xi prepare to meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea Joseph MortonOctober 14, 2025
AI and Autonomy OpenAI blocks accounts tied to China’s surveillance and phishing efforts OpenAI found that a cluster of Chinese-language accounts had used ChatGPT to support cyber operations targeting Taiwan Joseph MortonOctober 8, 2025
Mining Xtra Energy intercepts long interval of antimony mineralization at Bernice Canyon The Nevada miner intercepted 1.46% antimony over 87 metres Rowan DunneOctober 5, 2025
Mining Trump eyes new miner deals to counter Chinese critical minerals stranglehold Industry experts believe the administration is trying to diversify supply while protecting against China’s dominance Joseph MortonSeptember 29, 2025
Mining Ottawa eyes Europe markets to diversify critical mineral trade beyond U.S. Champagne pointed to Canada’s critical mineral reserves, energy resources and shipbuilding expertise as key strengths Joseph MortonSeptember 22, 2025
Gold Perpetua Resources brings Stibnite Project to life amid U.S. critical minerals push The Stibnite project is expected to supply more than 100 million pounds of antimony over a 15-year mine life Joseph MortonSeptember 19, 2025
Alternative Energy China’s first provincial solar auction sparks concerns over future of alternative energy Previously, renewable projects in China received guaranteed returns linked to the coal price benchmark Joseph MortonSeptember 17, 2025