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Bipartisan pushback as Trump eyes new offshore drilling near Florida

Florida’s history of protecting its coastlines faces a new test as the federal government considers expanding offshore energy exploration.

Scripps News

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China's Arctic ambition eye raw materials and military bases

China sees the Arctic as a key region for influence, aiming to shape governance rules and secure access to raw materials like rare earths, oil, and gas.

DW News

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BHP walks away from Anglo American overture

BHP Group confirmed it held preliminary discussions with rival miner Anglo American Plc but said it was now "no longer considering a combination of the two companies."

Bloomberg

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South Africa, EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

The deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.

Euronews

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Chinese premier makes landmark visit to Zambia

The two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia's mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.

Africanews

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Cuba suffers power cuts as Venezuela, Mexico cut fuel supplies

Cuba's imports of crude and fuel in the first 10 months of the year fell more than a third compared with the same period of 2024 as key allies Mexico and Venezuela slashed supplies, according to shipping data and documents seen by Reuter...

Reuters

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Senegal's president orders formation of National Gold Trading Centre

Faced with massive illegal gold exports that have drained billions from the national economy, it would assert greater state control over the precious metal.

Africanews

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DR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six months

Officials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.

Africanews

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Bulgaria welcomes US approval on Lukoil's foreign asset talks

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has welcomed the Trump administration's clearance to allow potential buyers to negotiate with Russia's Lukoil about purchasing its foreign assets, including the Burgas refinery in Bulgaria.

Reuters

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Congo produces first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal cobalt

The state cobalt agency in Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt, a key step in formalizing the sector in a country that supplies much of the world's battery metal.

Reuters

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Denmark leads the way with first large-scale E-methanol production

With COP30 kicking off on Monday, world leaders are set to discuss new strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - with a particular focus on the shipping industry. One potential solution is e-methanol, now being produced on a large ...

France 24

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Kazakhstan signs critical minerals and trade deals with the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump held an Oval Office call with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expanding the Abraham Accords to include the central Asian nation.

Euronews

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China announces suspension of expanded rare earth export controls

China suspended an array of export control measures it imposed on October 9, including expanded curbs on some rare earths materials and equipment, as well as lithium battery materials and super-hard materials, the Commerce Ministry said ...

Reuters

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Mali’s leader addresses deadly fuel crisis amid jihadi blockade

General Assimi Goita, the head of Mali's military junta, spoke for the first time on Monday about the country's fuel crisis.

Africanews

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Turkey's mining threatens ancient olive grove heritage

The country's hunger for energy and raw materials is destroying ancient olive groves. Mining has already destroyed eight villages. Now, whole communities are fighting back.

DW News

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Indigenous people, environment bear the toll of Brazil's gold rush

Illegal gold mining in Brazil’s Amazon is thriving, fueled by rising gold prices and the promise of quick wealth. But with the environmental destruction it brings, local communities and Indigenous groups are bearing a heavy toll.

Al Jazeera

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Lawless mining has destroyed over 4,000 hectares in Brazil

A never-ending game of cat and mouse is being carried out deep in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. Illegal gold miners vanish into the jungle, only to return days later to set up new camps in a relentless cycle of destruction.

Al Jazeera

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Oil rises after OPEC+ says it will pause output hikes

Oil advanced a fourth day after OPEC+ said it planned to pause output increases in the first quarter of 2026, following another modest hike for next month.

Bloomberg

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Brazil's environmental agency tackles illegal mining

Deep in the Amazon, Brazil’s environmental agents risk their lives to protect the rainforest from illegal gold mining and armed intruders.

Al Jazeera

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UN backing of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara draws ire

The UN's recent backing of Morocco has raised fears of renewed conflict over Africa's longest-running territorial dispute, dating back to 1975. Roughly the size of Britain and rich in minerals, Western Sahara is home to many Sahrawis who...

DW News

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Scientists study Amazon gold mining’s link to infant disabilities

Brazilian public health researchers have found mounting evidence in the state hosting the United Nations climate summit COP30 that mercury poisoning from illegal gold mining has caused widespread neurological problems and disabilities in...

Reuters

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Mali faces crippling fuel crisis due to Jihadist blockade

Fuel shortages caused by a jihadist blockade are paralyzing parts of Mali. The disruptions have prompted the ruling military junta to close schools and universities nationwide. Western governments are urging their citizens to leave the W...

DW News

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Mali revokes over 90 mining permits amid crackdown on non-compliance

Mali has revoked more than 90 mining exploration permits, including those held by international companies, after officials said operators failed to meet new legal requirements.

Africanews

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What are rare earth elements and why are they important?

So-called rare earth elements refer to 17 chemically-similar, silvery-white elements that are used to make magnets – which in turn power motion for electric vehicles, cell phones, missile systems and other electronics. But how critical a...

Reuters

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Serbian farmers in Jadar Valley battle Rio Tinto's lithium mining project

Farmers say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would damage farmland and contaminate their water

Al Jazeera

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Why China’s rare earth export control is key in U.S. trade tensions

Beijing has a virtual monopoly on supply of the critical minerals used to make everything from cars to wind turbines.

Al Jazeera

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Iraq’s salt miners face toxic threat as sewage contaminates Najaf Basin

Iraq’s centuries-old salt mining tradition is facing a growing environmental threat. In Najaf, families continue to extract salt from desert pans — a trade passed down for generations. Worsening droughts and water shortages have made min...

Al Jazeera

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Angola makes bold move to acquire De Beers stake amid strategic shift

Endiama sees value in leveraging De Beers’ mining technologies and marketing infrastructure to propel Angola’s diamond industry forward.

Africanews

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Ukraine's long-range strikes cut Russian oil refining capacity by 20%

Oil exports play a key role in funding Russia's invasion of Ukraine and new sanctions from the EU and U.S. aim to cut into Moscow's oil and gas export earnings.

Euronews

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Trump strikes deals on trade, critical minerals in Southeast Asia

The United States signed a flurry of deals on trade and critical minerals with four Southeast Asian partners on Sunday, looking to address trade imbalances and diversify supply chains amid tighter export curbs on rare earths by China.

Reuters