Electrification of transportation and the power grid all but require lithium to make batteries—but mining it takes a toll on ...

The Bitcoin mining difficulty fell on Saturday, but is projected to rise again in the next adjustment period, which will occur on May 1, 2026.

In 2025, Africa is leading the green energy revolution through Bitcoin mining, with more governments looking to integrate it to tackle electrification, improve energy grid management, address ...

The energy transition is widely viewed as a decades-long shift from high-carbon fuels to low- and zero-carbon fuels. That high-level set of aspirations belies deep complexities for technology, society ...

A new international mining sector standard, compiled by some of the industry’s most powerful players, is the latest example of an industry initiative that fails to hold its members accountable for ...

The government will soon deploy low-flying aircraft to sweep Missouri and other Midwest states over the next year, scanning the ground for the presence of critical minerals. The U.S. Geological Survey ...

Two violent massacres just this month demonstrate the growing risks of illegal mining in Latin America. The region's criminal groups have increasingly turned to illicit gold as a source of revenue ...

A big turnout for the 5th annual Better In Our Backyard Winter Dinner on Thursday night. 500 people attended the sold out event at Clyde Iron Works. The organization advocates for responsible industry ...