A fundamental choice for Critical Minerals development: "Fascism or radical democracy?"

The global demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper is surging, but how we attempt to quickly extract them, argues Katherine Teh , Executive Chairman of Spektrum Development , presents a fundamental choice: embrace authoritarian tactics that disregard communities or pursue transparent, consent-based development. In this pivotal moment, the stakes are high-ranging, from environmental destruction to lost economic potential. Which path should be chosen? Katherine Teh of Spektrum Development addressing the 2024 ACFID Conference WE ARE AT a crossroads in the energy transition. The gap between what the mining industry promises and what it delivers has been widening, creating not only delays but the potential for significant socio-economic and environmental risks. As the demand for critical minerals like copper, graphite, and lithium increases, we’re facing mounting challenges in securing these resources quickly enough to support the transition to renewable energy. The Problem...

Vietnam coal sector 'must focus' on labour safety

Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister, Hoang Trung Hai, has emphasised that ensuring labour safety is the responsibility of not only each worker but also each production team in order to minimise accidents in coal exploitation.

Speaking at the Vietnam Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) 2010 implementation conference in Hanoi, Mr Hai also asked or a boost in coal production for domestic consumption and export as well as ensuring energy balance.

Vietnam’s coal demand is estimated at 200 Mt by 2020 and over 300 Mt by 2025, said Hai, who entrusted Vinacomin to establish a long-term production plan to manufacture 100 Mt of coal in 2020.