The Quiet Strategist: Jakob Stausholm and the Reinvention of Rio Tinto
Meet Jakob Stausholm, the understated CEO transforming Rio Tinto after crisis—through transparency, ESG leadership, and a long-term vision.
Rare Earth Exports from China Halted After New Government Restrictions
China has frozen rare earth exports after imposing new licensing rules, threatening global supply chains in defense, energy, and tech industries.
Global Outlook on Renewable Energy Opportunities (2025)
An Insight Report by Minener Intelligence Executive Summary As the world accelerates toward carbon neutrality and energy transition, regions across the globe are positioning themselves to harness the potential of renewable energy. This report explores emerging and established opportunities in Latin America, North America, Australia, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with a focus on solar, wind,
Rio Tinto Sets Record $6.7 Billion Spend with Western Australian Suppliers in 2024
Perth, Australia. Mining giant Rio Tinto reported a record $6.7 billion USD in spending with suppliers in Western Australia in 2024—an increase of $975 million USD over the previous year—as part of its ongoing strategy to support local businesses and expand new mining developments across the Pilbara region. The increase was driven mainly by investments
Navigating the Future: Mining and Energy Developments in Chile and Bolivia
Chile’s Mining Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities Supply Chain Disruptions and Regulatory Hurdles During the World Copper Conference in Santiago, mining executives raised concerns about global supply chain disruptions exacerbated by rising trade tensions and potential U.S. tariffs on copper. These uncertainties are prompting companies to reassess their strategies and urge Chilean authorities to expedite permitting
Latin America’s Mining and Energy Industries Insights Report
Latin America, home to immense biodiversity and vast natural reserves, is at a historic crossroads. The global race to decarbonize economies and secure critical minerals for clean technologies has placed unprecedented attention on the region’s mining and energy sectors. With countries like Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico leading in lithium, copper, renewable power, and fossil
Anglo American Chile CEO: “It’s not enough to comply with the law — we must do what’s right”
In a context where social and environmental demands on the mining industry are steadily increasing, Anglo American Chile has chosen to go beyond legal obligations in the implementation of its Los Bronces Integrated (LBI) project. Located in Lo Barnechea, 65 kilometers from Santiago, the initiative aims to secure the operational continuity of one of Chile’s
Rare earths, manganese, rhenium, titanium: the Chilean strategy
La Moneda, Santiago — The Chilean government has officially formed the High-Level Advisory Committee to draft the country’s National Strategy for Critical Minerals. The committee, comprising 16 members, held its inaugural session on Thursday in the Montt Varas Hall of La Moneda Palace. The goal: to lay out a long-term roadmap that will position Chile
Renewable Mining: Extracting Metals Without Environmental Damage
Mining has long been one of the most profitable industries in the world—but also one of the most environmentally destructive, due to the use of toxic chemicals and the pollution of freshwater sources. Now, a scientific breakthrough in Spain may signal the end of that era: the advent of renewable mining, a revolutionary technique that
Chilean Mining Minister Downplays Copper Price Dip Amid Tariff War
Chile’s Minister of Mining, Aurora Williams, addressed the recent fluctuations in copper prices, emphasizing caution amid the turbulence triggered by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war and its global repercussions. “We are in a watchful position in a scenario of high volatility, where new developments emerge every day,” said Williams during an interview on