Illegal gold mining in the Amazon surged with record prices, causing over 111,000 hectares of deforestation in 2024—much of it in protected areas.
Re-elected with a strong mandate in 2025, Anthony Albanese is steering Australia toward economic equity, sustainable migration, and energy transformation—prioritizing critical minerals and clean technology to reshape the nation’s industrial future.
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake shook Chile’s Magallanes Region on May 2, 2025, triggering a tsunami alert and evacuations. This report explores its tectonic origin, impact on mining and energy infrastructure, and why experts call it a wake-up call for southern Chile.
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Puerto Williams in Chile’s Magallanes Region, caused by tectonic pressure between the Antarctic and Scotia plates, according to Chile’s Seismological Service.
Africa’s vast critical mineral reserves are drawing massive European investment ahead of African Mining Week 2025. From rare earths in Angola to gold in Senegal, mining is reshaping EU-Africa relations.
President Trump’s executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining has sparked international condemnation. Critics argue it violates ocean treaties, threatens marine ecosystems in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, and benefits private firms at the cost of global environmental and diplomatic stability.
The U.S.–Ukraine strategic resource agreement grants Washington access to untapped rare earths and energy reserves, while Kyiv secures vital funding and military support for postwar recovery. The deal may reshape global supply chains and Ukraine’s economic future.
China’s CATL launches sodium-ion batteries, signaling a strategic shift away from lithium and posing long-term challenges for Chile’s mining sector.
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining exploration, aiming to secure critical minerals like copper and cobalt and reduce U.S. dependence on China, despite environmental concerns.
Chile’s Mining Minister Aurora Williams opened Expomin 2025 by highlighting the country’s $83 billion investment pipeline and its leadership in mining innovation and sustainability. The event positions Chile as a global benchmark for a future-facing, collaborative, and technologically advanced mining industry.