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Geopolitical dynamics increasingly shape the landscape of global mineral markets. For companies and governments engaged in sourcing essential raw materials, robust assessment frameworks are no longer optional: they are strategic imperatives. This article examines the tools, methodologies and practical actions needed to integrate geopolitical risk analysis into mineral procurement processes. It highlights how an understanding […]

The shift from traditional ore extraction to recovering metals from urban environments is gaining momentum. This article explores how urban mining can reshape the way societies secure essential metals, reduce environmental footprints, and strengthen local economies. By looking at technologies, supply-chain implications, and policy levers, we examine practical pathways to scale up recovery of valuable

The metal indium plays a quietly dominant role in two of the 21st century’s most visible technologies: the screens we tap every day and the solar modules that promise cleaner energy. This article examines why indium has become indispensable for modern touchscreens and certain types of photovoltaics, how its unique physical and chemical properties enable

The global transition to a low-carbon economy is reshaping demand for critical materials. Among them, copper stands out as a foundational metal for modern renewable energy systems, electrification of transport, and grid expansion. Rising appetite for clean technologies combined with constrained mine output and long lead times for new projects is creating a market environment

The rapid evolution of battery technologies is reshaping the global demand for raw materials. As developers pursue higher energy density, lower cost, longer life and improved safety, different chemistries change which minerals are most valuable and where supply pressure will appear. This article examines how shifting battery chemistries affect mineral needs, the geopolitical and environmental

The increasing deployment of solar energy systems has put a spotlight on the materials that make photovoltaic modules possible. Among those materials, tellurium stands out as a critical, relatively rare element used in one of the major thin-film technologies. Understanding the trajectory of this element — from its geological occurrence and supply constraints to its

The global shift toward electrification and low-carbon technologies has put rare earth magnets at the center of modern industry. These compact, powerful components—especially magnets based on neodymium and praseodymium alloys—are critical to electric vehicles, wind turbines, consumer electronics and industrial motors. Meeting growing demand sustainably requires innovative approaches to recycling and recovery that reduce environmental

The growing competition for freshwater resources has direct and profound consequences for the global minerals sector. As regions face intensified droughts, shifting precipitation patterns, and increasing demand from agriculture and cities, the ability of extractive industries to secure reliable water supplies is undermined. This article examines how water scarcity reshapes the economic, technical and social

The global steel industry is undergoing a transformation driven by climate goals, technological innovation and changing market expectations. As companies and governments pursue pathways to cut carbon, a new generation of low-carbon and zero-carbon steel — often called green steel — is emerging. This transition will not only alter how steel is produced, but also

Deep underground metal deposits present a complex interplay of geological processes, engineering constraints and environmental risks. This article examines the principal scientific and technical challenges encountered when exploring, characterizing and exploiting ore bodies located at great depth, and discusses current methods and emerging technologies that help manage those challenges. Emphasis is placed on rock mechanics,