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Joe Biden

Joe Biden is an American Democratic politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025, succeeding Donald Trump in his first term and preceding Trump's return to office in 2025. During his presidency, Biden rejoined the Paris Agreement on climate change with a pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by 50%-52% by 2030, reversing his predecessor's withdrawal. His administration launched programmes significant to Africa and US-Africa relations, including a 2022 National Security Strategy that recognised Africa as a strategic partner, continued support for the Lobito Corridor project linking Central Africa's Copperbelt to the Atlantic, and granted Temporary Protected Status to Ethiopian nationals in the US in 2022 due to armed conflict and humanitarian concerns. Biden set a refugee admissions ceiling of 125 000 a year, far higher than the historically low cap later set by the Trump administration. In 2023, his administration blocked mining on more than 91 000 ha in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, a decision later targeted for reversal by Trump and congressional Republicans to benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals project. Biden appointees to the federal judiciary, including judges who later ruled against Trump-era immigration policy reversals, are also referenced in coverage of legal disputes over his administration's decisions. He is frequently referenced in coverage contrasting his administration's multilateral, aid- and climate-oriented approach to Africa and global affairs with the more transactional, security-driven approach adopted under Trump.

Joe Biden News


US President Donald Trump and Canada PM Mark Carney
Trump floats 'concept' of US-Canada deal that includes pipeline
2nd November 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his ‌administration has the "concept" of a new trade ​deal with Canada while Prime Minister Mark Carney said the two leaders had a good conversation on... 


US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next
22nd January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, giving a boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel... 


The Twin Metals project area
Trump, Congress move to undo Biden-era ban on mining in northern Minnesota
9th January 2026 By: Reuters

The Trump administration and US Congress are launching a plan this week to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota and prevent future administrations from taking... 


Congressman John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican and chairperson of the US House Select Committee on China.
US House report accuses China of minerals market interference
13th November 2025 By: Reuters

China for decades has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices, using its control as an economic weapon to expand its manufacturing sector and its geopolitical influence, a US House of... 


US postpones Wyoming coal lease sale after disappointing Montana auction
9th October 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled sale of coal leases on federal lands in Wyoming two days after a disappointing auction in Montana, an Interior Department spokesperson said on... 


The Tanbreez project area
Trump administration eyes stake in company developing Greenland rare earths mine
6th October 2025 By: Reuters

Trump administration officials have discussed taking a stake in Critical Metals Corp, four people familiar with the discussions told Reuters, which would give Washington a direct interest in the... 


US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
23rd September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Trump administration is re-evaluating a $2.3-billion loan approved by President Joe Biden for the development of a Nevada lithium deposit, according to people familiar with the matter who asked... 


US issues expedited permit for proposed Tennessee coal mine
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration said it permitted a proposed coal mine in Claiborne County, Tennessee on Tuesday under an expedited process aimed at accelerating federal environmental reviews of energy... 


Trump exhorts US to drill oil, gas after Iran attacks
Trump exhorts US to drill oil, gas after Iran attacks
24th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump urged his administration on Monday to boost drilling rates and market players to keep oil prices down amid fears that the aftermath of the US attacks on Iran's nuclear... 


Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
3rd June 2025 By: Reuters

The administration of US President Donald Trump on Monday proposed rolling back Biden-era limits on oil and gas drilling in an Alaska area that is the nation's largest tract of undisturbed public... 


US judge halts land exchange for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
US judge halts land exchange for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
12th May 2025 By: Reuters

A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring land to Rio Tinto and BHP for a copper mine opposed by Native Americans, citing the Supreme Court's... 


Resolution Copper
US judge to rule by May 14 on Rio Tinto copper project opposed by Native Americans
8th May 2025 By: Reuters

A US federal judge said he will rule by May 14 on whether to block the Trump administration from transferring Arizona land to Rio Tinto and BHP to build a major copper mine opposed by Native... 


Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
Trump to approve land swap for Rio Tinto copper mine opposed by Native Americans
22nd April 2025 By: Reuters

The Trump administration has said it would approve a land swap needed for Rio Tinto and BHP to build one of the world's largest copper mines, despite concerns from Native Americans that it would... 


Railway tracks
Trump administration backs African Lobito rail plan, envoy says
4th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US said it remains committed to the Lobito Corridor project that links critical minerals deposits in central Africa to an Atlantic port, signaling a bright spot in trade with the continent... 


Cobalt cathodes
Trump invokes emergency powers to boost US critical minerals production
21st March 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday invoked emergency powers to boost domestic production of critical minerals used widely across the economy as part of a broad effort to offset China's... 


Donald Trump
Trump’s love for coal is crashing into market’s economic reality
20th March 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US coal industry is once again enjoying support from the White House. Yet that’s unlikely to quell the economic challenges that underpin a long-term decline for the dirtiest fossil fuel. Just... 


Drill more, mine more on public lands, US interior secretary urges
Drill more, mine more on public lands, US interior secretary urges
13th March 2025 By: Reuters

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told a packed room of energy executives on Wednesday that he wants their industries to ramp up drilling and mining on America's public lands, telling the crowd:... 


US President Donald Trump is expected to sign a minerals agreement with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Trump's 'very big' minerals deal may pay off with US Republicans
28th February 2025 By: Reuters

A critical minerals deal Donald Trump has negotiated with Ukraine could ease tensions between Kyiv and the US President and at the same time win back support from his Republicans in Congress for a... 


Rio Tinto's Boyne Island aluminium smelter
Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, Trade Minister says
13th February 2025 By: Reuters

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the US with Washington's approval, addressing a hurdle to Canberra's request for an exemption... 


Trump’s policies to have major impact on global critical minerals sector
7th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The global minerals and metals sector is expected to face significant volatility owing to expected dollar strength and trade policy shifts led by US President Donald Trump, with sentiment highly... 


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