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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

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Malian government forced to close schools due to fuel crisis

Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital.

Africanews

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European Union seeks to end dependency on China for rare earths

Through the RESourceEU plan, the European Union seeks to end its reliance on China for its critical raw materials, which are essential for Europe's automotive, defence, Greentech and digital sectors.

Euronews

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Iraq oil pollution: Toxic emissions cause cancer

For years, the flames of oil fields in southern Iraq have lit the skies but darkened lives. Communities there live in the shadow of toxic gas flares that never die out and despite repeated pledges to end the burning - the smoke keeps ris...

Al Jazeera

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Beijing restricts rare earths critical for U.S. tech

President Trump is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a time when Beijing has tightened export controls on rare earth minerals. The restrictions threaten to make it harder for U.S. defence and technology firms to get...

Al Jazeera

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U.S. sanctions on Russian oil will have 'significant' impact: expert

Fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia can have a ‘significant’ impact on its economy, according to Reuters EMEA Energy and Commodities Editor, Dmitry Zhdannikov.

Reuters

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Behind Ghana's golden windfall: Toxic trails and human cost

Ghana's boom in artisanal mining has brought a surge in health problems for local communities. Study finds mercury in soil 130 times over safe limit, leaving many with kidney disorders often undetected until too late.

DW News

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Trump imposes massive sanctions on Russian oil firms

The United States is to impose one of its largest-ever sanctions packages against Russia because Vladimir Putin was not "honest" in talks with Donald Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. "President Putin has not come t...

France 24

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U.S. and Australia boost rare earths supply with new agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a rare earths and critical minerals agreement aimed at ensuring a steady supply of the materials at a time when China is trying to tighten control over glo...

Reuters