Nickel mining holds out the promise of rapid development amid the global energy transition; but it also brings environmental and security challenges for frontline communities.

The US lithium trade cleared a decade-long hurdle in June, clearing the way for greater US involvement in Chile’s lithium industry.

The modern green economy runs on copper, but significant supply bottlenecks loom on the horizon.

While coltan’s benefits for the energy and technology sectors are well-known, the mineral is also a reason for conflict, suffering, and a source of income for violent movements.

Jamaica is a top-ten producer of bauxite, a material used to produce aluminum, but Kingston must walk a fine line between development and environmental protection.

As the world accelerates towards a green energy revolution, the demand for graphite, a key component in battery technology, is set to soar exponentially.

Lithium holds the promise of revolutionizing the carbon-based global economy. But it has a dirty little secret in the intense water usage involved in its extraction.

A recent visit from President Macron underscores Mongolia’s emergence as a geopolitical pivot and resources powerhouse.

Examining the geopolitical and economic importance of manganese, a lesser-known metal that helps drive modern industry.

Examining the geoeconomic importance of platinum, and political dynamics within its largest exporter of South Africa.