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Our recent analysis looks at what new U.S. critical minerals initiatives could mean for developing producers—including the implications for regional cooperation and efforts to move beyond raw exports.
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US Critical Minerals Ministerial Raises New Prospects—and Questions—for Developing Producers | Natural Resource Governance Institute
The blog discusses the US-led proposal to create a critical minerals trade bloc (FORGE) with price floors and tariffs, aiming to counter China and diversify supply chains. It analyzes the potential…
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February 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Our recent analysis looks at what new U.S. critical minerals initiatives could mean for developing producers—including the implications for regional cooperation and efforts to move beyond raw exports.
🔎 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
🔎 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
Mining Indaba 2026 starts today amid shifting dynamics in global mineral supply chains.
In @reuters.com today, NRGI’s Thomas Scurfield notes that U.S. engagement is reshaping mineral flows out of Africa.
🔗 www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
🔗 NRGI at Indaba: resourcegovernance.org/mining-indab...
In @reuters.com today, NRGI’s Thomas Scurfield notes that U.S. engagement is reshaping mineral flows out of Africa.
🔗 www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
🔗 NRGI at Indaba: resourcegovernance.org/mining-indab...
February 9, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Mining Indaba 2026 starts today amid shifting dynamics in global mineral supply chains.
In @reuters.com today, NRGI’s Thomas Scurfield notes that U.S. engagement is reshaping mineral flows out of Africa.
🔗 www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
🔗 NRGI at Indaba: resourcegovernance.org/mining-indab...
In @reuters.com today, NRGI’s Thomas Scurfield notes that U.S. engagement is reshaping mineral flows out of Africa.
🔗 www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
🔗 NRGI at Indaba: resourcegovernance.org/mining-indab...
Yesterday, the U.S. convened over 50 countries around proposals that could reshape global trade in critical minerals.
Framed as supply-chain security, they raise key questions for producing countries—about power, transparency and long-term development.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
Framed as supply-chain security, they raise key questions for producing countries—about power, transparency and long-term development.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
February 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Yesterday, the U.S. convened over 50 countries around proposals that could reshape global trade in critical minerals.
Framed as supply-chain security, they raise key questions for producing countries—about power, transparency and long-term development.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
Framed as supply-chain security, they raise key questions for producing countries—about power, transparency and long-term development.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/us-...
Public finance plays a big role in shaping energy systems. To unlock a just and resilient energy future in Africa, we must spotlight how support for gas and renewable projects aligns with national priorities and long-term sustainability.
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
January 23, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Public finance plays a big role in shaping energy systems. To unlock a just and resilient energy future in Africa, we must spotlight how support for gas and renewable projects aligns with national priorities and long-term sustainability.
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Oil-producing regions face unique transition challenges. A just energy transition must reflect local priorities, economic realities and social protections for workers and communities.
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Oil-producing regions face unique transition challenges. A just energy transition must reflect local priorities, economic realities and social protections for workers and communities.
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Read more: resourcegovernance.org/publications...
Pemex should be key to Mexico’s climate action
In an interview with EcoAméricas, Fernanda Ballesteros explains that the government should use its financial leverage over Pemex to demand it reduce methane emissions, which still exceed levels from 10 years ago
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/bol...
In an interview with EcoAméricas, Fernanda Ballesteros explains that the government should use its financial leverage over Pemex to demand it reduce methane emissions, which still exceed levels from 10 years ago
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January 21, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Pemex should be key to Mexico’s climate action
In an interview with EcoAméricas, Fernanda Ballesteros explains that the government should use its financial leverage over Pemex to demand it reduce methane emissions, which still exceed levels from 10 years ago
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/bol...
In an interview with EcoAméricas, Fernanda Ballesteros explains that the government should use its financial leverage over Pemex to demand it reduce methane emissions, which still exceed levels from 10 years ago
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/bol...
Beekeepers in Brazil report population declines alongside lithium projects As demand for critical mineral rises we must "reflect the reality on the ground" and safeguard biodiversity. Find out more:
Beekeepers in Brazil worry lithium mining puts their bees in jeopardy
ARAÇUAÍ & BELÉM, Brazil — When Aécio Luiz was younger, finding wild beehives was routine in his rural Afro-Brazilian community of Córrego Narciso. A farmer turned beekeeper, he recalls their buzzing…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Beekeepers in Brazil report population declines alongside lithium projects As demand for critical mineral rises we must "reflect the reality on the ground" and safeguard biodiversity. Find out more:
Contract transparency has moved from niche to norm, now commitments must turn into consistent practice.
Our briefing explores this in more detail: resourcegovernance.org/articles/pledges-practice-accelerating-progress-using-lessons-icmms-contract-disclosure-journey
Our briefing explores this in more detail: resourcegovernance.org/articles/pledges-practice-accelerating-progress-using-lessons-icmms-contract-disclosure-journey
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Contract transparency has moved from niche to norm, now commitments must turn into consistent practice.
Our briefing explores this in more detail: resourcegovernance.org/articles/pledges-practice-accelerating-progress-using-lessons-icmms-contract-disclosure-journey
Our briefing explores this in more detail: resourcegovernance.org/articles/pledges-practice-accelerating-progress-using-lessons-icmms-contract-disclosure-journey
Indonesia’s fast-growing nickel sector faces risks when environmental rules aren’t consistently enforced. The June Raja Ampat case — on small, legally protected islands — highlighted this gap.
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
After Raja Ampat, Can Indonesia Lead on Responsible Mining? | Natural Resource Governance Institute
In June 2025, a viral protest over nickel mining in Raja Ampat has forced Indonesia to confront a deeper question: how can the country’s green-energy ambitions coexist with its environmental laws?…
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November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Indonesia’s fast-growing nickel sector faces risks when environmental rules aren’t consistently enforced. The June Raja Ampat case — on small, legally protected islands — highlighted this gap.
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
New blog by Frenky Simanjuntak:
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/articles/aft...
As #COP30 closes, the final outcome leaves transition minerals out of the text — a major gap for producer countries and frontline communities.
We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
As #COP30 closes, the final outcome leaves transition minerals out of the text — a major gap for producer countries and frontline communities.
We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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We’ve shared NRGI reactions on what this means for safeguards, equity and the road ahead.
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The new JTWP text at #COP30 cuts minerals despite their importance. But there’s still time for Parties to act.
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The new JTWP text at #COP30 cuts minerals despite their importance. But there’s still time for Parties to act.
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
📣 Join our COP30 Media briefing today: Why minerals still matter for COP30
🕞 15:30 PM (BRT) | Press Conference Room 2
🔗 Online: unfccc.int/event/natura...
Reposted by Natural Resource Governance Institute
“Minerals are the backbone of the shift away from fossil fuels – leaving their governance out of just transition planning will undermine efforts to accelerate renewable energies by 2030 – a key target the COP has already set,” @antonio-hill.bsky.social advisor at @nrginstitute.bsky.social tells me.
November 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
“Minerals are the backbone of the shift away from fossil fuels – leaving their governance out of just transition planning will undermine efforts to accelerate renewable energies by 2030 – a key target the COP has already set,” @antonio-hill.bsky.social advisor at @nrginstitute.bsky.social tells me.
@antonio-hill.bsky.social de NRGI conversó en @es.france24.com sobre los avances en las negociaciones de la #COP30
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
Directo COP30 y el pulso político en la recta final de las negociaciones climáticas
Los ministros de Ambiente de algunos de los países que integran la COP30 llegaron a Brasil para la segunda y última semana de negociaciones, marcada por el pulso político de los temas más complejos…
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November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
@antonio-hill.bsky.social de NRGI conversó en @es.france24.com sobre los avances en las negociaciones de la #COP30
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
➜ Destaca el creciente consenso para establecer un mecanismo que permita una salida justa y equitativa de los combustibles fósiles.
🎥 Mira la entrevista:
🎥 Juliana Peña Niño de NRGI explica cómo, desde las riberas de los ríos hasta las discusiones de la #COP30, el mensaje es el mismo: escuchar a quienes habitan los territorios es necesario para lograr una transición justa y equitativa, porque son quienes viven sus efectos.
November 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🎥 Juliana Peña Niño de NRGI explica cómo, desde las riberas de los ríos hasta las discusiones de la #COP30, el mensaje es el mismo: escuchar a quienes habitan los territorios es necesario para lograr una transición justa y equitativa, porque son quienes viven sus efectos.
#COP30 Week 1 highlights:
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#COP30 Week 1 highlights:
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
🟦 Minerals enter UNFCCC text
🟦 Calls for a fair, funded fossil phase-out grow
🟦 Pathways must be shaped by countries’ priorities
More + Week 2 watch-outs →
More from NRGI at COP30: cop30.resourcegovernance.org
La #COP30 debe enfocarse en los productores de petróleo, gas y minerales del Sur Global, actores clave para lograr transiciones justas
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
La #COP30 debe enfocarse en los productores de petróleo, gas y minerales del Sur Global, actores clave para lograr transiciones justas
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
De combustibles fósiles → a economías justas
De extracción → a valor local
Descubre cómo NRGI participa en la COP30
👉http://cop30.resourcegovernance.org
Mineral governance as a pillar of climate action is now on the table at #COP30 negotiations.
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Mineral governance as a pillar of climate action is now on the table at #COP30 negotiations.
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
Countries are backing fair, transparent & traceable supply chains under the Just Transition Work Programme.
📖 @ClimateHome COP30 Bulletin Day 3: www.climatechangenews.com
As #COP30 opens, the focus must turn to oil, gas and mineral producers in the Global South—essential to just transitions.
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
As #COP30 opens, the focus must turn to oil, gas and mineral producers in the Global South—essential to just transitions.
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
From fossil fuels → just economies
From extraction → local value
Explore how NRGI is engaging at COP30 👉 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
“It’s impossible to discuss energy transition without talking about critical minerals,” said President Lula
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“It’s impossible to discuss energy transition without talking about critical minerals,” said President Lula
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
Minerals are central to a just transition, and must finally be recognized at #COP30.
🔗 Read our blog: resourcegovernance.org/articles/min...
🌍 NRGI at #COP30: powering just and equitable energy transitions in resource-rich countries.
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
🌍 NRGI at #COP30: powering just and equitable energy transitions in resource-rich countries.
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
🎥 Hear from NRGI President & CEO Suneeta Kaimal — and explore our priorities on fossil fuels and transition minerals →
🔗 cop30.resourcegovernance.org
#JustTransition #EnergyTransition
Join NRGI’s @NafiQuarshie at a @GreenpeaceAfric webinar to discuss how Africa can reshape mineral governance to ensure it delivers development.
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
October 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join NRGI’s @NafiQuarshie at a @GreenpeaceAfric webinar to discuss how Africa can reshape mineral governance to ensure it delivers development.
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
📆: 29 Oct.
🕙: 10AM (WAT)
📍: online
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/events/critical-minerals-africa-dismantling-neoliberal-extractivism-sustainable-development
Chile tiene la oportunidad de repensar la agregación de valor en cobre
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Chile tiene la oportunidad de repensar la agregación de valor en cobre
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
En #CobreConValor, NRGI y @EsPublicoCL debatieron cómo avanzar hacia una minería con mayor valor agregado e innovación.
💬 María Paz González (@mariapazgp.bsky.social)
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/es/publicati...
“The goal isn’t a perfect system, but to embed strong standards in laws, licensing & contracts before they’re locked in.” says Patrick Heller
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
“The goal isn’t a perfect system, but to embed strong standards in laws, licensing & contracts before they’re locked in.” says Patrick Heller
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
At @devex.com #WBIMF25, he stressed the need for good governance to ensure the #CriticalMinerals boom is just.
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/criti...
As demand for transition minerals grows, corruption continues to shape who benefits and who loses.
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As demand for transition minerals grows, corruption continues to shape who benefits and who loses.
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
NRGI’s briefing examines how it runs through the mining value chain and how to confront it.
🔗: resourcegovernance.org/publications/preventing-corruption-africas-transition-mineral-supply-chains
Young people are reimagining jobs, innovation & policy for a fairer energy future.
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
October 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Young people are reimagining jobs, innovation & policy for a fairer energy future.
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...
Join our webinar to explore how youth, especially in oil-producing regions, can drive the just transition.
🗓 21 Oct | 4 PM BST
💻 English + Spanish interpretation
🔗 resourcegovernance.org/events/power...