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's coal exports decrease as local shortage projected for 2012

According to Vietnam's general statistics office, Vietnamese coal exports totaled 6.64 million tonnes in the first five months of 2011, down 25% year on year. In the first four months, over 70% of the coal exports went to China, 13% to South Korea and 11% to Japan.

However state-owned Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) reportedly projects that its coal output will decrease in coming years and the country will have to import coal by 2012. The company plans to step up exploration for coal and increase investment in equipment.