Planning for the End of the Oil Age

Nearly 60 countries met in Colombia for the first global conference focused on moving away from fossil fuels, with talks centered on financing and technical support for a cleaner energy transition.

The push gained urgency as war-related oil disruptions and emissions concerns intensified the debate over reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

At the same time, Mariana Minerals launched an autonomous copper mine in Utah, using AI, robotic trucks, drills, and sensors to lower mining and refining costs.

The project underscores how automation and critical-mineral extraction could reshape the supply chain for the clean-energy economy.