China has discovered the world’s largest gold deposit—over 1,000 tons found 2,000 meters underground in Hunan province. Valued at $83 billion, the Wangu find cements China’s dominance in the global gold market while sparking debate on environmental and social consequences.
China Minmetals has secured international approval to begin deep-sea mining trials in the Pacific Ocean, marking a strategic milestone in China’s pursuit of critical minerals beneath international waters.
U.S. authorities have uncovered undocumented communication devices and hidden switches in Chinese-made solar inverters and batteries, raising alarms over potential cybersecurity threats to the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Azerbaijan and China have signed a series of landmark renewable energy agreements, including solar, wind, and offshore projects. These deals mark a major step in Azerbaijan’s green energy strategy, boost its energy export potential, and deepen its strategic partnership with the PRC.
China’s embassy in Chile refutes claims that BYD and Tsingshan have pulled out of lithium projects, reaffirming Chinese interest in Chile’s lithium strategy and bilateral cooperation.
China breaks its tradition of neutrality to pressure Rwanda amid Congo’s mineral conflict. A rare diplomatic move driven by Beijing’s growing concerns over its critical mining assets in the DRC.
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.
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.