Equinor and Vår Energi award air contract to Bristow Ruth Arteaga. · February 6, 2026 New air contract extends operations and strengthens SAR preparedness on the Norwegian far north continental shelf.
Japan retrieves rare earth rich mud from deep-sea floor in world first operation Inspenet. · February 5, 2026 Japan achieves a world-first by retrieving rare earth rich mud from deep sea depths, opening new pathways to secure critical mineral supply chains.
U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc with allies to reduce reliance on China Inspenet. · February 5, 2026 The United States is promoting a critical minerals trade bloc with allies to reduce global dependence on China for strategic supplies.
Kobrea detects large-scale hydrothermal breccia in Western Malargüe Ruth Arteaga. · February 4, 2026 Kobrea identifies a 1,250 x 500 meter hydrothermal breccia with evidence of mineralization associated with a deep porphyry system.
The Government of Singapore strengthens its technology with the “National Space Agency of Singapore”. Joshua Falcón. · February 3, 2026 The formalization of the NSAS on April 1 will centralize satellite operations and regulate a $1.8 trillion aerospace market.
Philippine cement industry moves towards lower carbon production Ruth Arteaga. · January 31, 2026 CeMAP is leading the Philippine cement transition to cleaner energy with targets set until 2050.
Greenland and the rare earth treasure that remains unmined Ruth Arteaga. · January 30, 2026 Despite its vast reserves, Greenland has not activated a single rare earth mine due to political, climatic and logistical barriers.
China announces opening of lithium and nickel futures trading to international traders Joshua Falcón. · January 28, 2026 The China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC) enables financial openness by authorizing foreign participation in key futures contracts, including lithium and nickel. Such a strategic move…
Maersk Express boosts trade between Europe and North Africa Simón González · January 24, 2026 Maersk's new express service reduces transit between Italy and Tunisia to just 2 days and 7 hours
Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials to create “mine-to-metal and alloy” rare earths champion José López. · January 23, 2026 Energy Fuels announced the acquisition of ASM for US$299 million to build the largest integrated rare earths chain outside China.