Archive for July 2026
Rethinking the 30-Year Mine
Developing a new mine still takes 20 to 30 years, despite growing demand for critical minerals. Discover why responsible mine development depends on collaboration between geoscientists, engineers, regulators, communities and industry, and how better communication can help accelerate the projects needed for the energy transition.
Read MoreMining’s Next Breakthrough May Not Be Technical
Recent discussions at the SME 11th Current Trends in Mining Finance Conference highlighted a recurring theme. While conversations ranged from capital markets and project financing to critical minerals and supply chains, one observation emerged consistently. Mining’s greatest challenges are no longer purely technical or purely financial. They increasingly exist at the intersection of disciplines that…
Read MoreCritical Minerals Are Not the Problem. Recovery Is.
The conversation around critical minerals has never been louder. Governments are investing billions to secure supply chains. Mining companies are racing to discover the next lithium, rare earth or antimony deposit. Investors are searching for the projects that will power electrification, advanced manufacturing and national defense. The underlying assumption is simple: if we discover enough…
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