The Norra Karr deposit of rare earth elements (REE) is situated in the southern part of Sweden, on the picturesque shores of Lake Vattern, one of the largest lakes on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The ...

The Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (“ITRC”) has issued a guidance document titled: Reuse of Solid Mining Waste (“Guidance”). The stated objective of the Guidance is to help determine ...

Before a solar panel can be installed on a roof or an electric bus can hit the streets, manufacturers first have to get their hands on key metals and minerals. But to meet the demands of the ...

Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. A year ago, a new president and Congress were expected to clear the way for ...

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Critical minerals—such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, copper, and graphite—are the backbone of the global energy transition. They power electric vehicles, enable renewable energy ...

Nodule collection vehicle. A nodule collection vehicle is ready to be launched from a mining ship. Credit: Global Sea Mineral Resources Nearly 150 years ago, scientists and sailors set out aboard the ...

After sitting on the sidelines for nearly 30 years, the United States is preparing to dive into deep-sea mining. While the U.S. has long deferred to laws established by the U.N. Convention on the Law ...

Michigan and Manitoba are among the lowest environmental risk jurisdictions for mining investment – with risks highest in Burkina Faso and the Middle East, according to new research by Mining Journal ...

The Norwegian Parliament voted this week to allow companies to scour its territorial waters for mining opportunities. The decision is a historic event: While some exploration has taken place in ...

Facing the brunt of the mineral rush, Tribal Nations sue the federal government. In August 2024, the Hualapai Tribe could finally breathe a sigh of relief. After a five-year fight, a US District Court ...

By Florence Afriyie MensahKumasi, March 13, GNA – Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, the Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), has stated that illegal ...