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...

India's Madhucon expands Indonesian coal assets

PT Madhucon Indonesia, a subsidiary of India's Madhucon Projects Ltd, has reportedly been granted a new coal mining business permit for coal expansion of 30,970 hectares in Muaradua in South Sumatra, Indonesia. Madhucon already operates a coal mine at Dawas in South Sumatra with reserves of 900 Mt. Madhucon is also in possession of a coal mine in East Kalimantan under a mining contract.