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- Trump Administration Expedites Approval for New Uranium Mine in Utah Sun, 1 Jun 25, 11:00pmThe reopening of this mine aligns with Trump administration push to expedite the development of U.S. nuclear energy capacity.
- Demand for copper to dramatically outstrip supply within decade Wed, 21 May 25, 3:00pmInternational Energy Agency says it is ‘time to sound alarm’ over future shortages of metal needed for low-carbon transition
- Global copper supply projected to fall 30% short of demand by 2035, IEA warns Wed, 21 May 25, 3:00pmEnergy watchdog says it is ‘time to sound alarm’ over future shortages of metal needed for low-carbon transition
- Cost of emissions from five major Australian resource companies more than $900bn, study finds Mon, 5 May 25, 1:00amUS researchers link BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal and Woodside Energy to specific climate harms over three decades
- Why fear of billion-dollar lawsuits stops countries phasing out fossil fuels Thu, 6 Mar 25, 9:00pmCompanies can sue governments for closing oilfields and mines – and the risk of huge damages is already stopping countries from passing green laws, ministers say
- Fearing toxic waste, Greenland ended uranium mining. Now, they could be forced to restart - or pay $11bn Wed, 5 Mar 25, 4:00pmThe island is being sued by a mining company over its decision, and faces paying nine times its annual budget in damages if it loses
- Vice President J.D. Vance: The Optimal Choice for Critical Minerals Czar? Sun, 2 Mar 25, 5:00pmAs the U.S. competes for essential tech metals, calls for establishing a Critical Minerals Czar (or special envoy or task force) are plentiful and palpable, and this should be a priority of the Trump administration. We need...
- Mine, Baby, Mine – Right Here in the USA! Sat, 1 Mar 25, 5:00pmRelatively few Americans today have worked on farms or in mines, oilfields, refineries or factories. Few understand where their food, clothing, cell phones, cosmetics and other essential products actually come from. Most...
- In Dealing With China, Trump May Have a Trick Up His Sleeve Wed, 19 Feb 25, 9:00pmTrump is deliberately shrinking the U.S. market for wind turbines and for the predominately Chinese-supplied raw materials that go into them. The goal is to play to America’s strengths, which lie in fossil fuels and a rejuvenated...
- Mine, Baby, Mine! Mon, 27 Jan 25, 5:00pmPresident Trump is determined to make America not just energy self-sufficient, but energy dominant. The USA already produces more oil and gas than any other nation, and he intends to unleash its full potential – for energy...
- Will 47 revive the U.S. mining industry? Tue, 21 Jan 25, 1:00am“While the Biden Administration’s mineral policy ‘heavily features international cooperation’,” Wischer says Trump will likely “significantly prioritize” building more mines, processing facilities, and refineries...
- Andrew Forrest fires back at ExxonMobil’s claims of ‘smear campaigns and lawfare’ Thu, 9 Jan 25, 2:29pmIron ore billionaire says he is ‘personally delighted’ at lawsuit as fossil fuel giant has ‘opened themselves up to cross-examination’ in a US court
- Flow batteries are the future of renewable energy and Australia could be a world leader – if there’s funding | Maria Skyllas-Kazacos Fri, 3 Jan 25, 3:06pmWithin a decade, Australia could become a globally competitive battery maker – just as demand for energy storage grows
- Leveraging the Defense Production Act to Stockpile Minerals Sat, 21 Dec 24, 5:00pmThe Trump Administration could use any of the Defense Production Act’s $1 billion in unobligated funds for stockpiling minerals. Depending on the final defense appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025, the incoming administration...
- Permitting Reform: A Strategic Imperative for U.S. National Security and Global Competitiveness Tue, 17 Dec 24, 5:00amFor the incoming administration, prioritizing permitting reform for both transmission and domestic critical mineral development is essential for safeguarding America's future...