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- “We estimate there is enough dissolved lithium present in that region to replace US imports of lithium and more.”
- Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports Tue, 3 Feb 26, 3:00amAuditor calls renewable energy targets ‘unrealistic’ unless ‘EU ups its game’ in mining, refining and recycling of metals such as rare earths
- Trump Admin Uses Equity Stakes, New Mines to Secure Critical Minerals Supply Chain Sun, 1 Feb 26, 1:00pmSince the beginning of President Donald Trump’s second term, the administration has been aggressively pursuing the development of new mines for critical minerals and rare earths, wherever they can be found (and, in particular, if...
- Dismantlement of South Africa’s Ferrochrome Industry Sun, 11 Jan 26, 1:00pmSouth African leaders must pivot to an energy agenda that accepts the present reality: Coal and natural gas are indispensable for industrial competitiveness – at least until affordable, reliable, on-demand alternatives...
- Polysilicon: An Opportunity to Demonstrate ‘America First’ Thu, 18 Dec 25, 9:00pmThe United States does not need half-measures. It needs clear, uncompromising enforcement that restores domestic market confidence. A full prohibition on imports of Chinese-origin and -linked polysilicon and derivatives ensures...
- Ignoring EV Pollution for Fake Climate Crisis Tue, 2 Dec 25, 5:00pmThe mass evangelism for EVs and wind turbines is not a noble crusade to save the planet. It is a cynical ploy to enrich a small cadre of green-tech investors and empower global bureaucrats.
- American-Japanese Pact Signals Ascent of Energy Realism Thu, 20 Nov 25, 1:00amThe U.S. and Japan are shedding the paralysis of irrational climate policies with a strategic pact covering rare-earth minerals, critical components for semiconductors and next-generation nuclear reactors.
- South Korean decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 sounds alarm for Australian exports Tue, 18 Nov 25, 1:00amDecision announced at Cop30 climate conference signposts risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports, analysts say
- Rare Earth Minerals, Etc from China … Or The USA? Tue, 4 Nov 25, 5:00pmNow we must begin temporarily impacting some pristine areas to locate, evaluate and extract strategic materials – and end our dangerous and needless dependence on unfriendly and unreliable sources, before returning the...
- Indonesian Rainforests Turned Into Open-Cast Mining Pits to Improve Range of High-End Electric Vehicles Wed, 22 Oct 25, 8:00pmThere may be a genuine effort on the part of publicity-conscious companies like JLR to avoid being primarily responsible for digging up the rainforest...
- The Slowly Mounting Mineral Shock Wed, 15 Oct 25, 8:00amIn minerals, models that minimize or ignore chokepoints and social license realities will steer the world into the very emergencies we want to avoid. We don’t need aspirational scenarios. We need mineral realism.
- BHP Pullout: Another Big Aussie Renewable Project Bites the Dust Tue, 9 Sep 25, 7:00pm"... the miner binned the plans last year because of budget cuts. ..."
- ‘The Dubai of South America’: how the promise of riches from lithium mining turned to dust in Bolivia Wed, 3 Sep 25, 9:00pmPoliticians have long promised the critical metal will rescue the economy but Indigenous locals say the push to exploit vast reserves threatens the ecosystem and their livelihoods
- Finance for transition mineral mining is driving destruction and abuse, says report Wed, 3 Sep 25, 3:00pmHundreds of billions of dollars invested in extractive mining for green transition with few safeguards, research finds
- New Scientist: “We could get most metals for clean energy without opening new mines” Tue, 26 Aug 25, 3:00am"... most mines don’t know exactly what they are tossing out ..."
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