Singapore's iconic Marina Bay Waterfront showcasing its tourism and financial hub status Singapore is known for many things globally. From the iconic Gardens by the Bay and Jewel at Changi Airport to its global financial hub status and global economic competitiveness, Singapore has consistently risen above the constraints of its limited geographical size on the global stage. It is a known fact that Singapore is not blessed with natural mineral resources unlike its neighbours

by Ng Chin Chye, Marketing and Communications Lead, Critical Minerals Association Being at our various Critical Minerals Association Events across the globe the past year, one perennial topic kept coming up during discussions between presenters and attendees - why are the younger generation not joining the mining sector? As one attendee jokingly put it, 'Look around the conference and count how many grey haired individuals are here and you will see why we have a talent pipeli

Argentina's critical minerals strategy aims to position the country as a leading global supplier supporting the clean energy transition. Furthermore the country is expanding mineral resources development beyond lithium to include copper, LNG, uranium and renewable energy projects. This is according to Argentina's Secretary for Mining, Luis Lucero at the International Lithium Association ’s seminar during Argentina Day at the London Metal Exchange’s LME Week 2025  event. Argen

For nearly two decades, Japan has been at the global forefront of ‘urban mining’, a process of recycling critical minerals from urban waste. Tokyo has honed its specialism to resist China’s dominance in the production of critical minerals and to ensure supply-chain security both domestically and with international partners. For Tokyo, urban mining addresses two strategic issues linked to critical minerals. Firstly, it reduces Japan’s dependence on imports of critical minerals