A debate about protecting strategic resources in Mongolia risks delaying the finalization of the agreement until after elections in June.

Imports to China, the world's largest iron ore consumer, hit a record high last year on strong demand.

Coal miners in Shanxi were asked to reduce output and carry out safety checks from March to May.

Rio Tinto will buy 80% of all power generated from the Bungaban wind energy project over 25 years.

Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs.

President Gustavo Petro came into office in 2022 on a pledge to wean the country off its dependency on fossil fuels.

Output from mines auctioned to private companies is expected to boost production of coal by over 40%.

Increasing funding for battery metal and uranium projects versus gold brings home the global energy transition but big financing deals for pre-production companies have almost disappeared.