Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Suspends Raw Mineral Exports
The Zimbabwean government has suspended the export of all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote value addition and enhance oversight in the mining sector.
Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape
The article discusses the emerging competition between China and the U.S. over critical minerals, highlighting recent strategic moves by both countries in the resource sector.
Saudi Arabia Registers Record Growth in Mining Licenses by 220%
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced a 220% increase in new mining licenses issued in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating significant growth in the sector.
Adeleke woos global investors to Osun’s solid mineral sector
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, promotes investment in the state's solid mineral sector at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa.
European Commission President: One billion euros for a pilot minerals project next week
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a one billion euro funding for a pilot project in the mineral sector, aimed at enhancing industrial transformation and competitiveness.
Metals: Greece’s leading position in perlite, bentonite, bauxite, marble
The 2024 report highlights Greece's growing mining sector, with a 407% increase in mining activity driven by strategic research initiatives on mineral deposits.
China tightens grip on Brazil minerals as Chalco, Rio Tinto buy control of CBA for US$886m
China consolidates its control over Brazilian minerals as Chalco and Rio Tinto acquire CBA for $886 million, highlighting the increasing Chinese influence in Brazil's strategic mineral sector.
Expert warns of 'extreme violence' in Venezuelan mining as Trump admin eyes mineral reserves
An expert has cautioned that the Trump administration's renewed focus on Venezuela's mineral reserves post-Maduro's capture could lead to significant risks of extreme violence in the mining sector.