Surfing a wave of controversy over deep-sea mining

Diving into risk? The ocean depths are rich with metals and minerals critical for the clean economy transition. Read More

How to address human rights in complex clean energy supply chains

Minerals supply chains often obscure the impacts of mining, exposing companies to operational, financial and legal risks. Read More

Extreme weather is making mining waste a major problem

New report calls for revamped safety standards as companies race to meet demand for clean energy minerals. Read More

Circular ‘mining’ reaches for the mainstream

Digging in: New initiatives aimed at “mining” materials from products already in circulation and out of the waste streams help cut extraction of natural resources. Read More

The energy transition needs metals. It needs social awareness, too

Mining companies may in future have to report on the impact of individual operations as part of more stringent ESG data reporting. Read More

Top mining and metal companies commit to net zero by 2050 goal

In an open letter, the CEOs of the companies also outline plans to set targets for Scope 3 value chain emissions. Read More

Lithium mining is booming — here’s how to manage its impact

There are ways to extract lithium without damaging the environment. We just need to start doing it. Read More

How laid-off coal miners are reclaiming their own economy

These diverse businesses collaborate as a team in their mission to regenerate the economy from every angle. Read More

The might of metals in the clean energy transition

The need for metals is a problem in search of a solution. Will the United States fill the mining gap? Read More