Feature Stories
Mining the Gap: Will Demand for Critical Minerals Exceed Supply?
August 14, 2024
When you run out of batteries, you simply drive, bike, or run to the store for a replacement. Even when your laptop eventually bites the dust, you can replace it online in a matter of days. Most simple pleasures can
Pennsylvania Could Be Sitting on Lithium Goldmine. Will Kamala Harris Shut It Down?
August 9, 2024
New research shows wastewater from fracking operations in the Marcellus Shale could hold a goldmine of a mineral critical to America’s green energy future. A PhD student at the University of Pittsburgh working with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National
Services Companies Gearing Up to Meet Growing Mining Needs in Northern Saskatchewan
August 2, 2024
Northern Saskatchewan is about to undergo an economic boost because it has an abundance of natural resources, especially uranium, which is quickly becoming a hot commodity as much of the world looks to nuclear power to reduce carbon emissions. The
New Separation Process Can Efficiently Mine Rare Earth Metal Europium from Electronic Waste
July 15, 2024
Rare earth metals are not as rare as their name suggests. However, they are indispensable for the modern economy. After all, these 17 metals are essential raw materials for digitalization and the energy transition. They are found in smartphones, computers,
Technological Innovations Driving Sustainability in Mining Operations
July 12, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, technological advancements are revolutionizing the mining industry, particularly in enhancing sustainability practices. See how innovative technologies are reshaping mining operations globally, with a focus on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. AI-DRIVEN ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING Recent strides
Coal Power on Comeback Trail in Australia as Wind and Solar Falter
July 8, 2024
Coal power staged a major resurgence in the June quarter, recording its first year-on-year growth in almost a decade amid a “drought” in wind power and increased demand, underscoring the disarray of the country’s transition to low-carbon energy. Data compiled
Copper Can’t Be Mined Fast Enough to Electrify the U.S.
June 17, 2024
Copper cannot be mined quickly enough to keep up with current U.S. policy guidelines to transition the country’s electricity and vehicle infrastructure to renewable energy, according to a University of Michigan study. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law in
Is Copper the New Gold?
June 3, 2024
Copper may be the new gold in international markets. Future prices for copper have soared this year, hitting a record of more than $11,000 a ton and far outperforming oil and technology stocks as global demand skyrockets for the metal,
What’s Behind a Historic, Unusual U.S. Military Cash Transfer to Develop Canadian Mines
May 28, 2024
The United States was growing desperate, months before its entry into the Second World War. It was gravely short of aluminum, and scrambling for suppliers. Its solution: turn north to Canada. American public money flooded into Quebec, building the aluminum
SEC Doesn’t Have Legal Authority for Climate Disclosure Rule
May 25, 2024
In response to multiple lawsuits in multiple federal courts of appeals, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in April decided to voluntarily suspend implementation of its new rule on climate-related disclosures until the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth
