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North America

North America is a continent comprising Canada, the United States, Mexico and the smaller nations of Central America and the Caribbean, with a combined population exceeding 590-million. The region is one of the world's largest economic blocs, anchored by the United States, the world's biggest economy, and supported by Canada's resource wealth and Mexico's manufacturing base. Dominant sectors include technology, finance, aerospace, automotive production, energy, agriculture and forestry, with significant oil and gas reserves in the US and Canada and substantial mineral endowments across the continent. The US dollar serves as the principal reserve currency and the benchmark for global commodities trade. North America is home to major stock exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, and hosts the headquarters of many multinational corporations spanning pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, mining and pulp and paper. Trade integration has been deepened by agreements such as the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2020. The region is a leading importer of raw materials and semi-finished goods from Africa, Latin America and Asia, and a major export market for commodities including metals, agricultural products and wood pulp. Canada and the United States are significant producers of dissolving wood pulp, competing with producers in South Africa, Brazil and Scandinavia. North America's economic influence extends through development finance, technology transfer and foreign direct investment in emerging markets. The continent's strategic significance is reinforced by its role in global supply chains, its leadership in innovation and its integration with European and Asia-Pacific markets.

North America News


Nearly 30% of all new cars sold this year to be electric – IEA
5th June 2026 By: Irma Venter

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA’s) Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Outlook 2026 forecasts that nearly 30% of all new cars sold globally this year will be electric.... 


Historical Ivigtût mine in the 1960s
Eclipse prioritises technical soundness over timelines with Greenland rare earth projects
20th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having recently upgraded the mineral resource estimate for its Grønnedal project, in Greenland, ASX-listed Eclipse Metals is now focused on converting that scale into a technically credible... 


The Chvaletice project site
Study estimates robust returns from Czech manganese project
14th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) of the development of TSX-V-listed Euro Manganese's Chvaletice project, in the Czech Republic, demonstrates the resilience of the project and the potential... 


Arizona Sonoran's Cactus project
Arizona Sonoran shareholders give their nod for $1.48bn buyout by Hudbay
12th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Shareholders of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company have voted in favour of the proposed buyout of the company by diversified miner Hudbay Minerals for $1.48-billion in an all-share transaction. The... 


An artist's impression of the Eyowaa mine
Elevra to focus on its North American assets, transfer its Ewoyaa rights to Huayou
11th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Australia-based lithium producer Elevra Lithium has secured lithium-focused exploration and development company Atlantic Lithium’s consent to sell all of Elevra’s rights and interests relating to... 


New FLUXNET Shuttle Gives Access to an Unprecedented Collection of Ecosystem Flux Data
6th May 2026

The South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) contributed to the preparation and integration of South African flux data into the FLUXNET Shuttle, a powerful tool that gathers flux... 


E3 battery-grade lithium carbonate
Broad scope of opportunities ahead, says E3 Lithium
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed E3 Lithium has outlined its long-term corporate growth strategy, with a clear vision on shareholder value creation across its business. The company’s top priority remains the... 


Silver bars
Persistent deficit, firm investment demand underpin silver outlook
1st May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based industry body The Silver Institute expects total demand to decrease modestly by 2% year-on-year this year to 1.11-billion ounces, given sustained high prices that impact jewellery and... 


Clean coal illustration
Clean coal tech market to reach $1.79bn in value by 2035
30th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The global clean coal technology market was valued at $4.65-billion in 2025 and was expected to reach $8.84-billion by 2035, with the market growing at an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR)... 


Nel ASA CEO Håkon Volldal and Nel CFO Kjell Christian Bjørnsen.
Hydrogen enables energy storage way beyond batteries, Nel emphasises
22nd April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Electrolytic hydrogen enables long-term energy storage way beyond what batteries can provide, which is exemplified by a 200 MW hydrogen plant in the United States having larger storage capacity... 


Komatsu commissions its 1 000th ultra-class autonomous haul truck
Komatsu commissions its 1 000th ultra-class autonomous haul truck
22nd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu has reached an historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its one-thousandth autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s... 


Wicheeda project site
Defense Metals included in world’s first dedicated ex-China rare earths ETF
17th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Defense Metals Corporation has been included in the newly launched Sprott Rare Earth Ex-China Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which is the only ETF providing focused exposure to rare earth... 


Silver bars
Silver poised for investment demand as another market deficit year looms
16th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

US-based industry body The Silver Institute expects total demand to decrease modestly by 2% year-on-year this year to 1.11-billion ounces, given sustained high prices that impact jewellery and... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
US achieves first domestic heavy rare earth oxide output in decades
26th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

North America-focused critical minerals producer Energy Fuels has marked a milestone in the development of Western rare earth supply chains, announcing on Wednesday the first US primary production... 


Iran war makes second phase of LNG Canada more likely, TC Energy CEO says
24th March 2026 By: Reuters

The disruption to global liquefied natural gas supplies caused by the Iran war makes it more likely that a second stage of Canada's massive LNG Canada facility will be built, the CEO of Canadian... 


The BlackRock iron-ore pellet project will be located near infrastructure, situated on the Port of Saguenay.
Iran conflict highlights need for North American iron-ore pellet capacity
12th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada-based Strategic Resources says the ongoing tensions in Iran and the Persian Gulf underscore the need to accelerate development of iron-ore pellet capacity in North America, as geopolitical... 


Renewables and hydrogen infrastructure
Worldwide green hydrogen production set to surge, forecasts global analytics group
6th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global production of green hydrogen has started to surge, driven mainly by major policy initiatives in North America, UK-based international data analytics and consultancy group GlobalData has... 


World Platinum Investment Council Director of Research Edward Sterck.
‘Extremely robust’ platinum investment demand expected
4th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Investment demand for platinum is expected to be “extremely robust” in 2026. “We've not only got the attractiveness in terms of platinum’s underlying supply demand fundamentals, but we also have a... 


Renewables and hydrogen infrastructure
Global green hydrogen production is set to surge, forecasts global analytics group
19th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global production of green hydrogen has started to surge, driven mainly by major policy initiatives in North America, UK-based international data analytics and consultancy group GlobalData has... 


Hecla is selling the Casa Berardi mine
Silver miner Hecla achieves multiple records in 2025
18th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

US-based silver producer Hecla Mining has delivered a record-breaking financial and operational performance in 2025, generating $563-million in operating cash flow and $310-million in free cash... 


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