The mineral wealth of Antarctica is exposed as the climate warms
A new study indicates that climate change will soon expose valuable mineral deposits in Antarctica as its ice cover diminishes.
Somaliland eyes mineral boom after Israel recognition
Somaliland is looking to leverage its mineral wealth and potential oil reserves following Israel's recognition, which officials believe could attract foreign investment and transform the region's economy.
Iran's Minerals: Parallel Economic Wealth Threatening Its Oil and Gas
Iran's vast mineral resources present significant economic potential that could rival its oil and gas industries.
Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
A silent scramble for Africa's mineral wealth, crucial for the green transition, necessitates strategic actions from regional blocs to safeguard the continent's interests.
Africa's Minerals: Can They Transform from a Curse to a Key for Development?
The article discusses Africa's vast mineral wealth and its potential to drive development amid challenges related to national sovereignty and social justice.
UN chief pushes Africa to end mineral wealth exploitation
UN Secretary-General AntΓ³nio Guterres urges African nations to ensure they are the primary beneficiaries of their mineral wealth by establishing fair and sustainable value chains to prevent exploitation.
DR Congo denies selling off mineral wealth under US deal
The Democratic Republic of Congo's mining minister denied that the country has sold its mineral wealth to the United States amidst a contentious agreement giving access to its resources.
Africa sits on $29.5 trillion mineral wealth β AFC Report
A new report by the Africa Finance Corporation reveals that Africa possesses $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth, but much of its value remains untapped due to various challenges.
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Weighs Price of Security in Minerals Deal With U.S.
DR Congo faces a constitutional challenge regarding a minerals-for-security deal with the U.S., amid concerns of undervaluing its mineral wealth.
Deficit of Geological Knowledge in Europe Regarding Critical Raw Materials
The European Union faces a serious lack of geological knowledge about its mineral wealth, jeopardizing its green transition and energy independence goals.
Zimbabwe prepares to open Africa's first lithium sulfate production plant
Zimbabwe is set to open Africa's first lithium sulfate production facility, marking a strategic shift in leveraging its mineral wealth and strengthening its position in global clean energy supply chains.
The Laboratory of the Frozen World: Why Is Greenland Important for Scientific Research?
Greenland, often discussed for its mineral wealth, is increasingly recognized by scientists as an open scientific laboratory crucial for various fields of research.
How the Chinese are 'colonizing' Serbia: 'We sleep on gold, but we die of cancer'
The article explores the impact of Chinese investments in mining on the traditional livelihoods of the people in Bor and Majdanpek, Serbia, highlighting the juxtaposition of mineral wealth and health crises.
From rare earths to... diamonds: What is Greenland's mineral wealth that Trump covets
The article discusses Greenland's rich mineral resources, including rare earths and diamonds, and the barriers to their extraction due to environmental regulations and local opposition.
Have Europeans Missed the Boat? This is What They Have Neglected for Years, and Now They Might Regret It
The article discusses Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland due to its significant mineral wealth and strategic position, highlighting the urgent need for Europe to recognize the value of this territory.
Mining in Greenland? Better on the Moon!: Why the island cannot become the rare earth factory of the USA envisioned by Trump
Analysts warn that Greenland's mineral wealth cannot be exploited, hindering investment on the island amid growing discontent among Greenlanders over Trump's aggressive rhetoric.
Trump's motives for acquiring Greenland are far from reality. "Itβs completely crazy"
The article discusses the questionable rationale behind President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the island's untapped mineral wealth as a strategic interest to counter China's dominance in critical materials.
US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South Americaβs vast mineral wealth
The US's recent attack on Venezuela marks a significant moment in its rivalry with China, influencing how South America's mineral wealth is utilized for future energy transitions or military power.