BRICS Reaffirms Commitment to a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
BRICS nations commit to fair, inclusive energy transitions and launch a 2025–2030 roadmap at their 10th ministerial meeting in Brasília.
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Record Gold Prices Drive Illegal Mining Surge in the Amazon, Threatening Protected and Indigenous Lands
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.
Latin America Accelerates Clean Energy Transition with China as Key Tech Partner
Latin America is rapidly expanding its solar energy sector with key support from Chinese firms, aiming for 160 GW of capacity by 2034 despite infrastructure challenges.
Opinion | China’s Rare Earth Export Ban: A Strategic Earthquake for Global Supply Chains
By Minener Editorial TeamApril 13, 2025 When Beijing announced last week it was halting exports of seven rare earth elements—terbium, dysprosium, yttrium, among others—it sent shockwaves through global industries reliant on these strategic materials. While the immediate trigger was the latest escalation in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, the implications go far beyond geopolitical posturing.