China announced it is tightening the export of rare earth technologies, broadening restrictions that have been a source of tension between Beijing and Washington. Technologies related to the extraction of rare earth minerals, manufacturing of magnets and recycling of rare earths are banned from being exported unless permitted, according to a notice published Thursday by…
The prime minister says he’s “concerned” by reports that China has banned iron ore imports from mining giant BHP in the midst of a pricing dispute, saying he wants the issue resolved “quickly”. Bloomberg reported yesterday that China’s state iron ore buyer had ordered steelmakers to pause purchases of iron ore shipments from the company…
Mining, Belt and Road participation feature in trilateral meetings between China, Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kabul. China wants to explore mining in Afghanistan and have Kabul formally join its Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure plan, which is a central pillar of President Xi Jinping’s bid to expand his country’s global influence, the Afghan Taliban…
new video loaded: Landslide Traps Gold Miners in Eastern Congo By Axel Boada•July 22, 2025 A landslide at the Lomera artisanal gold mine in eastern Congo left an unknown number of people trapped underground. Recent episodes in International International video coverage from The New York Times. International video coverage from The New York Times. Show…
Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25. The European Union’s foreign policy chief has urged China to end restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and warned that Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine posed a serious threat to European security….
London, UK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a move that’s catching the attention of both new and seasoned crypto users, ZA Miner, a UK-based cloud mining platform, has rolled out a simplified crypto mining experience with a target of making crypto more accessible than ever. The platform is built with first-time users in mind, offering…
The United States has reached an agreement with China on accelerating shipments of rare earth minerals to the US, amid efforts to end a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US had signed a deal with China the previous day, without providing more details,…
Standard setters agreed Wednesday to publish changes to the voluntary guidelines underpinning corporate global environmental, social, and governance disclosure rules. The International Sustainability Standards Board unanimously agreed to ratify the changes to reporting rules for mining companies, electricity firms, and food companies. The ISSB requires companies to report on all areas of sustainability considered material—or…
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Here are the highlights: 8 New Tourist Attractions to Explore in Hong Kong; 10 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Last Paradise on Earth; and No Indication of Violations by PT GAG Nikel in Raja Ampat, Energy Ministry Says. The following is…
A massive acid spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia, which has caused severe environmental damage along a major river, could also cause severe diplomatic damage between the two countries, according to observers. On February 18, a tailings dam containing acid waste from the Sino-Metals Leach Zambia copper mine – which is majority-owned by…