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California is a state on the west coast of the United States. Its capital is Sacramento, while Los Angeles is its largest city and San Francisco serves as a major financial and technology hub. With a population exceeding 39-million, California is the most populous US state and boasts the largest state economy in the country, ranking as the fifth-largest economy in the world if measured independently. The state's economic profile is highly diversified, encompassing technology and software development concentrated in Silicon Valley, entertainment and film production in Los Angeles, agriculture in the Central Valley, international trade through major ports including Oakland and Long Beach, and tourism. California has positioned itself as a global leader in renewable energy policy and climate action, setting ambitious targets for carbon neutrality and clean energy adoption that often exceed federal standards. The state government has historically enacted stringent environmental regulations, including restrictions on fossil fuel development and emissions standards that have influenced national policy. California's energy mix has shifted significantly towards solar, wind and hydroelectric power, though natural gas remains important for grid stability. The state's approach to energy policy and environmental regulation has frequently placed it at odds with federal administrations favouring expanded fossil fuel production. California was admitted to the Union in 1850 following the Gold Rush and has since evolved into a centre of innovation, trade and cultural influence, with strong economic ties to Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, Taiwan and China.

California Updates


Coal in rail wagons
United States' $800m coal support raises pollution concern
5th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to support US coal power plants and to ship the carbon-intensive fuel to Asia, with most of the funding... 


Coal mine in the US
Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
4th June 2026 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump is planning to use Cold War-era national defence powers to send nearly $700-million to support coal facilities, according to a White House official. Trump could announce... 


Haranga employees on site
Haranga publishes better-than-expected maiden MRE for Lincoln in US
25th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Haranga Resources has declared a maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) of 2.46-million tonnes grading 5.1 g/t gold, for 402 000 contained ounces, at the Lincoln gold project, in... 


An image of a gold bar
Dateline reports strong BFS for California gold, rare earths project
11th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Dateline Resources says the results of the bankable feasibility study (BFS) for its 100%-owned Colosseum gold and rare earth element (REE) project, in San Bernardino County, California,... 


Another beautiful one?
1st May 2026 By: Riaan de Lange

Where were you on October 15, 2024? Not a life-defining moment for you? I suspect it would, in large part, depend on whether you have more than a fleeting affinity for tariffs. If you cannot recall... 


Greenstone mine, in Canada
Equinox quarterly output bolstered by Canadian ramp-ups, settles $990m in debt
10th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX- and NYSE-listed Equinox Gold Corporation has delivered strong first quarter production of 197 628 oz, which is poised to increase once the company ramps up its two Canadian assets. The two... 


Zoe Lofgren
US House Democrat blasts Commerce's 'highly concerning' $1.6bn USA Rare Earth deal
23rd March 2026 By: Reuters

A senior House Democrat accused US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday of structuring Washington's $1.58-billion investment into USA Rare Earth in a way that gives the government "highly... 


Area around Ampasindava project
Harena signs exclusivity agreement to acquire US rare earth, uranium permits
16th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

London-listed Harena Rare Earths has entered into an exclusivity agreement to evaluate the potential acquisition of a 100% interest in Paradigm Critical Minerals, the owner of heavy rare earth and... 


California lithium company to go public in $4.7bn SPAC deal
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Lithium developer Controlled Thermal Resources (CTR) will go public in the US through a $4.7-billion merger with blank-check firm Plum Acquisition Corp IV, the companies said on Monday. Deals by... 


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... 


The Apex mine's underground decline from the portal and current face of the decline
Teck vends Utah’s Apex mine to Blue Moon in North American critical metals push
2nd March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto- and Nasdaq-listed Blue Moon Metals will acquire the past-producing Apex germanium, gallium and copper mine in Utah from Teck Resources. The transaction will see Teck American, a... 


Dateline moves into US heavy rare earths with California acquisition
Dateline moves into US heavy rare earths with California acquisition
27th February 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Stepping up its exposure to US critical minerals, ASX-listed Dateline Resources on Friday announced the acquisition of the Music Valley heavy rare earth elements project in California, securing 57... 


MP Materials swings to Q4 profit on US government price support
27th February 2026 By: Reuters

Rare earths company MP Materials swung to a fourth-quarter profit, it said Thursday, exceeding analysts' expectations, driven by its price support agreement with the US government and sale of... 


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... 


Solar panels
Electricity demand to grow to 2030, while 2 500 GW of projects are stalled
6th February 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global power demand is set to grow by 3.6% a year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, says... 


Bayan appoints senior rare earths specialist to support REE strategy
13th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Bayan Mining and Minerals has strengthened its US rare earths push with the appointment of veteran processing and projects specialist John Ganser to advise on development of its Desert... 


Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
Australian lithium miner Ioneer eyes bid for Rio’s US boron unit
15th December 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australian mining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertilizer, according to its top executive. CEO... 


Equinox sells Brazil assets to Chinese group for $1bn
Equinox sells Brazil assets to Chinese group for $1bn
15th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Gold miner Equinox Gold has agreed to sell its Brazil operations to a subsidiary of China’s CMOC Group for total consideration of $1.015-billion, sharpening its focus on near-term growth in North... 


medical research
CSIR partners with life sciences specialist in US to advance contextualised medical research
11th December 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed a memorandum of understanding and a licensing agreement with a California-based data and life sciences platform, PromptBio, to... 


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