Copper manufacturer invests more than $27 million for expansion in Stokes County
Wieland Copper Products is expanding to match rising demand in the HVAC, defense and aerospace industries.
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D.R. Congo's mining capital is at the heart of Biden's bid to counter China in Africa
Kolwezi has some of the world's largest copper and cobalt reserves and that makes it a key location at the heart of the U.S. and China's jostle for mineral supremacy on the African continent.
President Biden makes long awaited trip to Africa
President Biden makes his first and only trip to Africa in his presidency, as he travels to Cabo Verde and Angola.
Demand for minerals sparks fear of mining abuses on Indigenous peoples' lands
There's a growing demand for minerals as the world ramps up manufacturing of climate solutions. Experts say more than half of these mining projects are on or near lands of Indigenous peoples.
4 ways AI can help with climate change, from detecting methane to preventing fires
Many companies, researchers and governments are using artificial intelligence as a tool to help with climate solutions. Here are four ways AI is now used to combat global warming.
The U.S. needs minerals for green tech. Will Western mines have enough water?
As the U.S. plans new mines for copper, lithium and other metals to use in green technologies, mining projects in the West could threaten scarce water supplies.
Coppersmiths In Turkey Embrace Their Dying Art
In the Black Sea city of Trabzon, old market streets still ring out with the sound of coppersmiths hammering their wares. But this age-old art is fading, as more customers now favor modern cookware.
What's Better For Afghanistan's Future: Buddha Tours Or A Copper Mine?
A vast archaeological site sits atop one of the world's biggest untapped copper deposits. Afghanistan must decide which resource will be a greater boon.
Stocks Manage To Bounce, But Commodity Prices Are Swooning
Prices for raw materials, such as iron ore, copper and oil, are down dramatically from last year. The price plunge helps contain inflation for consumers, but is tough on mining and drilling companies.
With Prices Down And Layoffs Up, Copper Industry Still Looks To Grow
The price of copper is down 40 percent from four years ago. Arizona residents from smaller mining towns worry about job losses, but some companies are planning to expand in the state.