Javier Milei and Emmanuel Macron strengthened Argentina–France cooperation on lithium and copper extraction, nuclear energy, and the Mercosur–EU trade deal during a meeting at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, despite their opposing views on climate change.
In response to global supply risks, the European Union has launched an ambitious plan to mine, process, and recycle its own critical raw materials — but can it balance independence with sustainability?
President Boric called Chile’s National Lithium Strategy a historic milestone, positioning Codelco to lead lithium production in the Salar de Atacama.
Two back-to-back power outages in southern France, including during the Cannes Film Festival, raise alarms over sabotage and weaknesses in the country’s critical energy infrastructure.
The U.S. turns to AI-powered deep-sea mining to secure critical minerals and counter China’s dominance, raising hopes—and concerns—about marine ecosystems.
A Chilean congressional committee has recommended annulling the Codelco–SQM lithium partnership, citing lack of transparency, disproportionate profit distribution, and fiscal risks that could cost the state over US$11 billion. The decision intensifies scrutiny of Chile’s flagship lithium policy.
BRICS nations commit to fair, inclusive energy transitions and launch a 2025–2030 roadmap at their 10th ministerial meeting in Brasília.
Codelco and Rio Tinto will jointly develop a lithium project in Chile’s Salar de Maricunga, with investments of up to $900 million and a shared vision to deploy sustainable direct lithium extraction technologies.
Researchers at Oxford University identify natural hydrogen reserves deep within the Earth’s crust, offering a carbon-free energy source with the potential to supply global needs for millennia.
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