Natural resources

The Arctic mirage: Why the ‘next frontier’ for critical minerals probably isn’t

As the world races deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the demand for critical…

Why are the Russians rushing to mine rare earths in the Arctic?

Moscow’s new “roadmap” towards independence from China and leverage with the U.S. This is…

Norway government budget in peril over oil, wealth fund’s Israel investments

Norway’s Labour government failed to win backing for its 2026 draft budget by an…

On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves
On rivers and in courtrooms, Alaska battles for land inside national parks and preserves

For decades, Alaska land managers have been working to confirm the state’s ownership of…

US reopens Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas development

The Trump administration on Thursday announced a series of steps to open up Alaskan…

Kremlin envoy proposes a ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia and US
Kremlin envoy proposes a ‘Putin-Trump tunnel’ to link Russia and US

Russia and the United States should build a “Putin-Trump” rail tunnel under the Bering…

Finland faces UN complaint over climate change inaction and impact on Sámi traditions

One of the world’s biggest and most prestigious law firms has joined forces with…

Trump administration eyes stake in company developing Greenland rare earths mine

Trump administration officials have discussed taking a stake in Critical Metals Corp, four people…