China's export restrictions on rare earths are forcing the US and Europe to rethink sourcing strategies, highlighting the market's geopolitical complexities.
By Brett Smith
9 Apr 2026
This article examines five themes that will shape the lithium industry through 2026 and beyond, drawing on the Wood Mackenzie January 2026 outlook alongside recent market analysis.
By Abdul Ahad Nazakat
1 Apr 2026
A run of high-profile failures and an expanding body of research have pushed tailings management to the top of the mining industry’s environmental agenda.
By Abdul Ahad Nazakat
24 Mar 2026
Phoenix Tailings has built a technology platform designed to produce rare earth metals domestically, from mining waste, without the hazardous chemical processes
Effective mine rehabilitation is vital for managing environmental risks from abandoned mines, ensuring long-term sustainability and ecosystem protection.
Sustainable mining joint ventures reshape the industry, integrating cross-sector partnerships to meet decarbonization goals and enhance project viability.
By Abdul Ahad Nazakat
6 Mar 2026
Scientists have collected sediment samples from the tracks left behind from deep-sea mining. What they found raises serious questions about the ecological cost of commercial-scale nodule extraction.
By Abdul Ahad Nazakat
27 Feb 2026
On 18 February 2026, the Queensland Government officially opened the Flexi-Lab minerals processing facility in Mackay. AZoMining takes a closer look.
By Abdul Ahad Nazakat
25 Feb 2026
Sensor technologies are transforming mining waste management, improving efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint of mining.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
20 Feb 2026
The push for decarbonization, along with the development of sustainable heating and cooling systems, has shifted the attention of governments and experts worldwide toward historically flooded mines.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
16 Feb 2026