But growth has slowed in recent decades. The economy is still reliant on mineral revenues, and productivity has declined. Poverty and inequality remain high, compared to other middle-income countries.

The Government’s proposal to link the UK and EU Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS) announced on 19th May 2025, has been cautiously welcomed by UK cement and lime makers. The Mineral Products Association ...

Andrew Fulton, President, The Mining Association of the UK (MAUK), who have helped fund Suzie’s appointment, said, “We are very pleased to put action to our support for the Minerals Matter programme, ...

Cutting edge developments and future opportunities in Cornwall's critical minerals and mining sector were the focus of a special government visit to the Duchy this week.

UK-based mining company Knights Bay says it plans to establish a pilot nickel production facility in Oman, marking the ...

The Government is facing calls to review the benefits of anti-money laundering (AML) rules amid warnings that regulations are ...

South Africa’s world-leading platinum group metals (PGM) endowment received a major boost last month when European Commission ...

The election result was a personal triumph for Prime Minister Mark Carney with generous assistance from Donald Trump. Instead of being a verdict on the dismal Liberal decade of slow growth, low ...

Global critical minerals supply chains are becoming even more concentrated years after the International Energy Agency ...

South Africa has submitted a revised framework proposal to the United States, focusing on expanding trade and investment ...

Israel bought $91.5bn worth of goods from around the world in 2024. The biggest exporters to Israel were China with $19bn, ...