Copper Copper miners turn to waste piles and microbes as prices hit record highs The mine’s leadership has described copper trapped in waste mounds as the industry’s ultimate objective Joseph MortonJanuary 26, 2026
Mining Pilbara partnership could add 200 million tons as BHP and Rio Tinto join forces The miners signed two non-binding agreements covering separate but connected Pilbara projects Joseph MortonJanuary 19, 2026
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
Alternative Energy Rio Tinto faces ongoing resistance as Jadar Valley lithium project paused Tens of thousands of Serbians have protested the project over concerns that mining could harm the environment and agriculture Joseph MortonNovember 18, 2025
Lithium Critical minerals demand surges as global EV investments jump Critical minerals form the backbone of global decarbonization strategies Joseph MortonNovember 7, 2025
Mining Canada pledges CAD$1.4B to secure supply chains for critical minerals The new measures are designed to turn Canada’s resource advantage into a strategic strength Joseph MortonNovember 3, 2025
Alternative Energy Albemarle sells refining catalyst units as lithium supply glut persists The two transactions are expected to bring in about USD$660 million Joseph MortonOctober 28, 2025
Copper First Quantum rebuts ESG study suggesting La Granja has stalled in Peru The company said La Granja is guided by modern environmental, social, and governance principles Joseph MortonOctober 17, 2025
Rare Earths JPMorganChase expands investment in defense, energy, and advanced technology sectors Four main focuses include supply chain and manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence and resilience, and frontier and strategic technologies Joseph MortonOctober 15, 2025
Mining U.S. strengthens supply chains with Rio Tinto scandium deal The U.S. awarded USD$10 million to NioCorp subsidiary, Elk Creek Resources in August Joseph MortonSeptember 23, 2025