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News Article | Wed Apr 23 2025

US government grants fast-track status to Resolution copper project

The US government has awarded fast-track status to the controversial Resolution copper mining project, jointly owned by Rio Tinto (55%) and BHP (45%) in Arizona. The project has faced significant delays over the years due to environmental concerns and opposition from indigenous communities.

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News Article | Wed Apr 23 2025

USAC’s Madero antimony smelter in Mexico restarts

United States Antimony Corp (USAC) has restarted its Madero antimony smelter in Mexico with plans to ramp up production to 200tpm of antimony metal by the end of 2025.

USAC’s Madero antimony smelter in Mexico restarts

News Article | Wed Apr 23 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg

USAC’s Madero antimony smelter in Mexico restarts
China posts strong Q1 GDP performance, while the next few quarters will be weaker

News Article | Tue Apr 22 2025 | Erik Sardain

China posts strong Q1 GDP performance, while the next few quarters will be weaker
Tariffs, uncertainty, and strategic patience: key takeaways from Seoul battery supply chain discussions

News Article | Thu Apr 17 2025 | Todd Downing

Tariffs, uncertainty, and strategic patience: key takeaways from Seoul battery supply chain discussions
Boeing caught up in USA–China tariff war

News Article | Thu Apr 17 2025 | Fiona Macdonald Dr Nils Backeberg

Boeing caught up in USA–China tariff war
FQM invests in Prospect Resources to advance Zambia’s Mumbezhi copper project

News Article | Thu Apr 17 2025 | Loyce Mpangala

FQM invests in Prospect Resources to advance Zambia’s Mumbezhi copper project
China strategically lists HPQ ore as 174th mineral resource type

News Article | Thu Apr 17 2025 | Melissa Oosthuizen

China strategically lists HPQ ore as 174th mineral resource type
The Blue View of CESCO Santiago 2025

News Article | Tue Apr 15 2025 | Jonathan Barnes Loyce Mpangala

The Blue View of CESCO Santiago 2025
Aluminium to power French data centre?

News Article | Wed Apr 16 2025 | Alison Saxby

Aluminium to power French data centre?
Scania acquires Northvolt Systems’ Industrial Division to expand off-road electrification 

News Article | Tue Apr 15 2025 | Jordan Roberts

Scania acquires Northvolt Systems’ Industrial Division to expand off-road electrification 
Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium execute letter of intent to advance 150ktpy LCE of projects in Argentina

News Article | Fri Apr 11 2025 | Jordan Roberts

Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium execute letter of intent to advance 150ktpy LCE of projects in Argentina
Liontown Resources announces successful commencement of underground mining

News Article | Thu Apr 10 2025 | Jordan Roberts

Liontown Resources announces successful commencement of underground mining
Alphamin Resources announces phased mining resumption at Bisie

News Article | Thu Apr 10 2025 | Luke Adriaans

Alphamin Resources announces phased mining resumption at Bisie
Australian developer, Tivan, expands upstream fluorite portfolio

News Article | Wed Apr 09 2025 | Lungile Skhosana

Australian developer, Tivan, expands upstream fluorite portfolio
China’s tariff on US copper scrap imports to impact the entire copper value chain

News Article | Tue Apr 08 2025 | Erik Sardain

China’s tariff on US copper scrap imports to impact the entire copper value chain
RUSAL posts 185% profit growth amid aluminium market volatility

News Article | Mon Apr 07 2025 | Ntebatse Rachidi

RUSAL posts 185% profit growth amid aluminium market volatility
Malaysian Smelting Corporation temporarily suspends smelting operations

News Article | Mon Apr 07 2025 | Luke Adriaans

Malaysian Smelting Corporation temporarily suspends smelting operations
Copper Concentrate TC/RC's Hit Record Lows

Video | Fri Apr 04 2025 | Jonathan Barnes Loyce Mpangala

Copper Concentrate TC/RC's Hit Record Lows
Intel shifts 3nm production to Ireland while TSMC prepares 1.4nm trial

News Article | Fri Apr 04 2025 | Kyle Pronk

Intel shifts 3nm production to Ireland while TSMC prepares 1.4nm trial
Lithium Americas announces Final Investment Decision for Thacker Pass lithium project

News Article | Wed Apr 02 2025 | David Merriman

Lithium Americas announces Final Investment Decision for Thacker Pass lithium project
Strategic Insights:The Importance of Critical Materials to the Defence Sector

Video | Mon Mar 31 2025 | Jessica Fung

Strategic Insights:The Importance of Critical Materials to the Defence Sector
President Trump’s 25% auto tariff sparks global trade concerns

News Article | Fri Mar 28 2025 | Todd Downing

President Trump’s 25% auto tariff sparks global trade concerns
PT Amman Mineral to begin copper cathode production by end March

News Article | Wed Mar 26 2025 | Loyce Mpangala

PT Amman Mineral to begin copper cathode production by end March
Elementos partners with Atlantic Copper

News Article | Tue Mar 25 2025 | Luke Adriaans

Elementos partners with Atlantic Copper
Jiangsu Delong's Indonesian assets taken over by Chinese partners

News Article | Fri Mar 21 2025 | Linghui Ni

Jiangsu Delong's Indonesian assets taken over by Chinese partners
Almonty Industries partners with American Defense International

News Article | Fri Mar 21 2025 | Luke Adriaans

Almonty Industries partners with American Defense International
South Africa’s ferrochrome industry: facing structural decline or adaptation?

Opinion Piece | Thu Mar 20 2025 | Tanisha Schultz

South Africa’s ferrochrome industry: facing structural decline or adaptation?
Pensana secures US$268M funding for development of Longonjo rare earth project

News Article | Thu Mar 20 2025 | David Merriman

Pensana secures US$268M funding for development of Longonjo rare earth project
Tronox announces plans to idle Dutch TiO2 pigment plant

News Article | Wed Mar 19 2025 | Jessica Roberts

Tronox announces plans to idle Dutch TiO2 pigment plant
BYD unveils 6-minute fast charging with 1,000kW peak power

News Article | Wed Mar 19 2025 | Dr Rob Burrell

BYD unveils 6-minute fast charging with 1,000kW peak power
EQ Resources pens long-term offtake agreements

News Article | Wed Mar 19 2025 | Luke Adriaans

EQ Resources pens long-term offtake agreements
Aluminium trade uncertainties unsettle the market

News Article | Thu Mar 20 2025 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Aluminium trade uncertainties unsettle the market
Carester secures €216M funding for rare earth recycling and refining hub

News Article | Wed Mar 19 2025 | David Merriman

Carester secures €216M funding for rare earth recycling and refining hub
The Economics of By-Products

Opinion Piece | Mon Mar 17 2025 | Jessica Fung

The Economics of By-Products
Panama allows First Quantum to export Cobre Panama’s stockpiled concentrate

News Article | Fri Mar 14 2025 | Erik Sardain

Panama allows First Quantum to export Cobre Panama’s stockpiled concentrate
Alphamin Resources temporarily suspends mining operations at Bisie

News Article | Thu Mar 13 2025 | Luke Adriaans

Alphamin Resources temporarily suspends mining operations at Bisie
EU to ease emissions targets for new vehicles and provide financial support for sector

News Article | Thu Mar 13 2025 | Dr Rob Burrell

EU to ease emissions targets for new vehicles and provide financial support for sector
Indonesia proposes higher mining royalties amid fiscal pressures

News Article | Thu Mar 13 2025 | Linghui Ni

Indonesia proposes higher mining royalties amid fiscal pressures
Strategic Insights: The Economics of By-Products

Video | Wed Mar 12 2025 | Jessica Fung

Strategic Insights: The Economics of By-Products
China’s Tungsten Export Controls Implications

Video | Mon Mar 10 2025 | Luke Adriaans

China’s Tungsten Export Controls Implications
North American PVDF capacity poised for growth

News Article | Thu Mar 06 2025 | Lungile Skhosana

North American PVDF capacity poised for growth
TSMC to invest US$100Bn in US semiconductor fabs and packaging facilities

News Article | Wed Mar 05 2025 | Kyle Pronk

TSMC to invest US$100Bn in US semiconductor fabs and packaging facilities
DRC Conflict and Supply Chain Disruption

Video | Wed Mar 05 2025 | Kyle Pronk

DRC Conflict and Supply Chain Disruption
St Piran’s Day and the future of tin mining in Cornwall

News Article | Wed Mar 05 2025 | Luke Adriaans Luke Allum

St Piran’s Day and the future of tin mining in Cornwall
New US plans for antimony chemicals

News Article | Mon Mar 03 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg

New US plans for antimony chemicals
Indonesia’s new foreign exchange and coal export policies: implications for the nickel industry

News Article | Fri Feb 28 2025 | Linghui Ni

Indonesia’s new foreign exchange and coal export policies: implications for the nickel industry
Scaling up: Anglo American and Codelco partner in US$5Bn copper agreement

News Article | Fri Feb 28 2025 | Thomas Batho

Scaling up: Anglo American and Codelco partner in US$5Bn copper agreement
China’s NPC stimulus measures: positive but potentially insufficient

News Article | Wed Mar 12 2025 | Erik Sardain

China’s NPC stimulus measures: positive but potentially insufficient
Copper tariffs risk rises as US initiates trade investigation

News Article | Wed Feb 26 2025 | Erik Sardain

Copper tariffs risk rises as US initiates trade investigation
What will be the impact of the DRC cobalt export ban?

News Article | Wed Feb 26 2025 | Reitumetse Chalale

What will be the impact of the DRC cobalt export ban?
Major Indonesian nickel smelter faces potential shutdown amid parent company bankruptcy

News Article | Tue Feb 25 2025 |

Major Indonesian nickel smelter faces potential shutdown amid parent company bankruptcy
BYD announces new 60Ah solid-state battery for EVs

News Article | Mon Feb 24 2025 | Jiawen Deng

BYD announces new 60Ah solid-state battery for EVs
Ukraine's Current Critical Materials Landscape

Opinion Piece | Thu Feb 20 2025 | Dr Jack Bedder

Ukraine's Current Critical Materials Landscape
Jessica Fung speaks to Sky News about a potential Ukraine-US critical minerals deal

Video | Tue Feb 18 2025 | Jessica Fung

Jessica Fung speaks to Sky News about a potential Ukraine-US critical minerals deal
Anglo American offloads nickel business

News Article | Tue Feb 18 2025 | Linghui Ni

Anglo American offloads nickel business
Xpeng launches first battery electric vehicle in the UK market to initiate a positive 2025 for Chinese OEMs

News Article | Tue Feb 18 2025 | Dr Rob Burrell

Xpeng launches first battery electric vehicle in the UK market to initiate a positive 2025 for Chinese OEMs
Freyr cancels US$2.6Bn Giga America battery project, pivots to solar

News Article | Mon Feb 17 2025 | Sean Hoffman

Freyr cancels US$2.6Bn Giga America battery project, pivots to solar
25% tariffs imposed on all US steel and aluminium imports: more trade tensions and inflation risks?

News Article | Tue Feb 11 2025 | Erik Sardain Lungile Skhosana Ntebatse Rachidi

25% tariffs imposed on all US steel and aluminium imports: more trade tensions and inflation risks?
Glencore shuts down PASAR copper smelter in the Philippines

News Article | Wed Feb 12 2025 | Loyce Mpangala

Glencore shuts down PASAR copper smelter in the Philippines
Can the Philippines replicate Indonesia’s nickel ore export ban success?

Opinion Piece | Tue Feb 11 2025 | Linghui Ni

Can the Philippines replicate Indonesia’s nickel ore export ban success?
MP Materials commences trial production of NdFeB magnets in the USA

News Article | Tue Feb 11 2025 | David Merriman

MP Materials commences trial production of NdFeB magnets in the USA
Chinese export restrictions may disrupt indium market

News Article | Fri Feb 07 2025 | Kyle Pronk

Chinese export restrictions may disrupt indium market
Trump’s tariffs – Potential impact on North America's copper market

Opinion Piece | Thu Feb 06 2025 | Jonathan Barnes

Trump’s tariffs – Potential impact on North America's copper market
China - Expanding embargoes and what could be next?

News Article | Tue Feb 04 2025 | Jessica Fung

China - Expanding embargoes and what could be next?
China’s economics in 2025 - beware the Wood Snake

News Article | Mon Feb 10 2025 | Erik Sardain

China’s economics in 2025 - beware the Wood Snake
Nornickel expects higher production in 2025

News Article | Tue Feb 04 2025 | Linghui Ni

Nornickel expects higher production in 2025
Hydro and Rio Tinto partner on aluminium carbon capture technologies

News Article | Mon Feb 03 2025 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Hydro and Rio Tinto partner on aluminium carbon capture technologies
Keeping it cool with copper tube in Asia

News Article | Fri Jan 31 2025 | Jonathan Barnes

Keeping it cool with copper tube in Asia
M23 rebel advancement to impact tin and tantalum exports

News Article | Thu Jan 30 2025 | Kyle Pronk Luke Adriaans

M23 rebel advancement to impact tin and tantalum exports
Indonesia export ban: Grasberg’s Q4 decline offset by strong 2024 copper production

News Article | Wed Jan 29 2025 | Loyce Mpangala

Indonesia export ban: Grasberg’s Q4 decline offset by strong 2024 copper production
Salt mining concession signed in Oman

News Article | Tue Jan 28 2025 | Sean Hoffman

Salt mining concession signed in Oman
Trump Term Two – First Week in Review

News Article | Mon Jan 27 2025 | Dr Jack Bedder Jessica Fung

Trump Term Two – First Week in Review
GHCL 1.1Mtpy synthetic soda ash plant receives environmental clearance

News Article | Mon Jan 27 2025 | Sean Hoffman

GHCL 1.1Mtpy synthetic soda ash plant receives environmental clearance
New Chinese fluorspar supply in Xinjiang

News Article | Mon Jan 27 2025 | Lungile Skhosana

New Chinese fluorspar supply in Xinjiang
ICL signs agreement with Dynanonic to produce LFP for the European battery market

News Article | Fri Jan 24 2025 | Dr Rob Burrell

ICL signs agreement with Dynanonic to produce LFP for the European battery market
Metlen Energy & Metals invests €295.5M to boost bauxite, alumina, and gallium output

News Article | Thu Jan 23 2025 | Kyle Pronk Ntebatse Rachidi

Metlen Energy & Metals invests €295.5M to boost bauxite, alumina, and gallium output
Chile adjusts its medium-term copper forecast amid ongoing challenges

News Article | Wed Jan 22 2025 | Erik Sardain Loyce Mpangala

Chile adjusts its medium-term copper forecast amid ongoing challenges
Aluminium price ticks up in anticipation of potential EU ban on Russian aluminium

News Article | Wed Jan 22 2025 | Lungile Skhosana Ntebatse Rachidi

Aluminium price ticks up in anticipation of potential EU ban on Russian aluminium
China’s 2024 5% GDP growth: a surprisingly high number given an imbalanced economy

News Article | Tue Jan 21 2025 | Erik Sardain

China’s 2024 5% GDP growth: a surprisingly high number given an imbalanced economy
Lynas Rare Earths reports lower production amid challenging market conditions

News Article | Tue Jan 21 2025 | David Merriman

Lynas Rare Earths reports lower production amid challenging market conditions
Airbus’ aircraft deliveries reach new heights

News Article | Mon Jan 20 2025 | Dr Howard Head

Airbus’ aircraft deliveries reach new heights
Australian Mines up shoots its scandium resources at Flemington site

News Article | Thu Jan 16 2025 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Australian Mines up shoots its scandium resources at Flemington site
Copper prices drifting sideways, awaiting USA-China trade relations

Opinion Piece | Wed Jan 15 2025 | Jonathan Barnes

Copper prices drifting sideways, awaiting USA-China trade relations
Outokumpu upgrades chromium ore resource

News Article | Wed Jan 15 2025 | Tanisha Schultz

Outokumpu upgrades chromium ore resource
China Molybdenum’s copper production aggravates cobalt oversupply

News Article | Tue Jan 14 2025 | Loyce Mpangala Reitumetse Chalale

China Molybdenum’s copper production aggravates cobalt oversupply
Indonesia locks in 2025 nickel ore mining quota

News Article | Tue Jan 14 2025 | Jack Anderson

Indonesia locks in 2025 nickel ore mining quota
Copper mining on “the roof of the world” - Tibetan Plateau

Opinion Piece | Mon Jan 13 2025 | Ying Lu

Copper mining on “the roof of the world” - Tibetan Plateau
China reduces import tariffs on recycled copper and aluminium

News Article | Mon Jan 13 2025 | Jonathan Barnes Erik Sardain Loyce Mpangala Ntebatse Rachidi

China reduces import tariffs on recycled copper and aluminium
ICYMI: China considers export controls on lithium and battery technologies

News Article | Fri Jan 10 2025 | Jiawen Deng Dr Jack Bedder

ICYMI: China considers export controls on lithium and battery technologies
China’s C919 aircraft pushing into Airbus and Boeing territory

Opinion Piece | Fri Jan 10 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg Dr Howard Head

China’s C919 aircraft pushing into Airbus and Boeing territory
ICYMI: Jervois Global taken private in rescue deal

News Article | Thu Jan 09 2025 | Dr Jack Bedder

ICYMI: Jervois Global taken private in rescue deal
ICYMI: KoBold Metals raises US$537M in equity

News Article | Wed Jan 08 2025 | Dr Jack Bedder

ICYMI: KoBold Metals raises US$537M in equity
Primary vs secondary, the emerging copper market landscape?

Opinion Piece | Tue Jan 07 2025 | Thomas Batho

Primary vs secondary, the emerging copper market landscape?
China proposes new restrictions on exports of lithium processing and refining technologies

News Article | Wed Jan 08 2025 | David Merriman

China proposes new restrictions on exports of lithium processing and refining technologies
ICYMI: a review of key semiconductor developments in December

News Article | Tue Jan 07 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg

ICYMI: a review of key semiconductor developments in December
Antimony – the US responds to high prices

News Article | Mon Jan 06 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg

Antimony – the US responds to high prices
Phoenix Tailings gets backing for rare earths from Yamaha Motors and BMW

News Article | Thu Jan 02 2025 | Dr Nils Backeberg David Merriman

Phoenix Tailings gets backing for rare earths from Yamaha Motors and BMW
Honda and Nissan consider merger in response to a faltering EV sales share and growing China presence

News Article | Thu Dec 19 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Honda and Nissan consider merger in response to a faltering EV sales share and growing China presence
PowerCo invests into North American Patriot Battery Metals to secure lithium

News Article | Thu Dec 19 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell Luke Allum

PowerCo invests into North American Patriot Battery Metals to secure lithium
Indonesia aims halt salt imports

News Article | Wed Dec 18 2024 | Sean Hoffman

Indonesia aims halt salt imports
Chinese battery majors double down on domestic battery production in Europe

News Article | Wed Dec 18 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Chinese battery majors double down on domestic battery production in Europe
Is China about to shift from a monetary to a fiscal policy to revive its economy?

News Article | Tue Dec 17 2024 | Erik Sardain

Is China about to shift from a monetary to a fiscal policy to revive its economy?
Syrah Resources’ production campaign at Balama delayed

News Article | Mon Dec 16 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Syrah Resources’ production campaign at Balama delayed
Australian fluorite project awarded grant funding

News Article | Mon Dec 16 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

Australian fluorite project awarded grant funding
Aurubis reveals improved financial performance and steady output for FY2023/24

News Article | Wed Dec 11 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

Aurubis reveals improved financial performance and steady output for FY2023/24
Is Chile losing its dominance in copper mining?

Opinion Piece | Tue Dec 10 2024 | Ying Lu

Is Chile losing its dominance in copper mining?
CBMM and Echion open niobium battery anode plant in Brazil

News Article | Fri Nov 15 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

CBMM and Echion open niobium battery anode plant in Brazil
Is CNMC’s acquisition of Mineração Taboca further evidence of China’s expansion in Latin America?

Opinion Piece | Thu Dec 05 2024 | Erik Sardain Jack Anderson Kyle Pronk Luke Adriaans Melissa Oosthuizen

Is CNMC’s acquisition of Mineração Taboca further evidence of China’s expansion in Latin America?
US tightens regulations for 140 semiconductor companies

News Article | Thu Dec 05 2024 | Kyle Pronk

US tightens regulations for 140 semiconductor companies
How will the announcements from China impact graphite exports to the USA?

News Article | Wed Dec 04 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

How will the announcements from China impact graphite exports to the USA?
What will be the impact of gallium and germanium export bans to the USA?

News Article | Wed Dec 04 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

What will be the impact of gallium and germanium export bans to the USA?
Saudi Arabia’s copper supply set for boost with Vedanta’s US$2Bn investment

News Article | Tue Dec 03 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Saudi Arabia’s copper supply set for boost with Vedanta’s US$2Bn investment
Alliance Nickel delivers DFS for Australian nickel-cobalt project

News Article | Mon Dec 02 2024 | Linghui Ni

Alliance Nickel delivers DFS for Australian nickel-cobalt project
Steel production flat year-on-year in line with the subdued macro environment

News Article | Thu Nov 28 2024 | Erik Sardain

Steel production flat year-on-year in line with the subdued macro environment
US Magnesium to idle operations

News Article | Wed Nov 27 2024 | Dr Howard Head

US Magnesium to idle operations
Bushveld Minerals’ shares suspended amidst cashflow issues

News Article | Tue Nov 26 2024 | Erik Sardain

Bushveld Minerals’ shares suspended amidst cashflow issues
Northvolt bankruptcy demonstrates technical and geopolitical challenges of core battery manufacturing

News Article | Mon Nov 25 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell Dr Jack Bedder Jessica Fung

Northvolt bankruptcy demonstrates technical and geopolitical challenges of core battery manufacturing
Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium enter into an all-stocks merger worth US$623M

News Article | Thu Nov 21 2024 | David Merriman

Sayona Mining and Piedmont Lithium enter into an all-stocks merger worth US$623M
House of Representatives passes the Critical Mineral Consistency Act

News Article | Wed Nov 20 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

House of Representatives passes the Critical Mineral Consistency Act
EQ Resources bolsters its tungsten position after penning deal to acquire ferrotungsten plant

News Article | Tue Nov 19 2024 | Luke Adriaans

EQ Resources bolsters its tungsten position after penning deal to acquire ferrotungsten plant
Prony Resources restarts New Caledonian operation after shutdown

News Article | Tue Nov 19 2024 | Jack Anderson

Prony Resources restarts New Caledonian operation after shutdown
Chinese players have purchased record volumes of rhenium over the past couple of years.

Opinion Piece | Mon Nov 18 2024 | Jack Anderson

Chinese players have purchased record volumes of rhenium over the past couple of years.
GEM partners with Vale to build new HPAL plant in Indonesia

News Article | Thu Nov 14 2024 | Linghui Ni

GEM partners with Vale to build new HPAL plant in Indonesia
Political unrest in Mozambique shuts key chrome export route

News Article | Wed Nov 13 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Political unrest in Mozambique shuts key chrome export route
Huayou seeks US$2.7Bn for Indonesian nickel plant

News Article | Tue Nov 12 2024 | Jack Anderson

Huayou seeks US$2.7Bn for Indonesian nickel plant
Georgian Manganese placed on care and maintenance

News Article | Thu Nov 07 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Georgian Manganese placed on care and maintenance
Trump presidency: the impact on critical material supply chains

News Article | Wed Nov 06 2024 | Melissa Oosthuizen

Trump presidency: the impact on critical material supply chains
Volvo Cars looks to buy out Northvolt’s share of jointly owned gigafactory in Sweden

News Article | Wed Nov 06 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Volvo Cars looks to buy out Northvolt’s share of jointly owned gigafactory in Sweden
Saudi Arabia to expand into Zambia’s copper industry with planned year-end acquisition

News Article | Mon Nov 04 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Saudi Arabia to expand into Zambia’s copper industry with planned year-end acquisition
NextSource’s graphite enters the US and German markets

News Article | Fri Nov 01 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

NextSource’s graphite enters the US and German markets
Surging alumina prices cause problems for aluminium producers

News Article | Thu Oct 31 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Surging alumina prices cause problems for aluminium producers
Cornish Metals secures second credit facility from Vision Blue Resources

News Article | Wed Oct 30 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Cornish Metals secures second credit facility from Vision Blue Resources
How has Chinese demand for nickel pig iron influenced cost margins and market share of varying refined class products in recent history?

Opinion Piece | Wed Oct 30 2024 | Thomas Batho

How has Chinese demand for nickel pig iron influenced cost margins and market share of varying refined class products in recent history?
Lithium refineries show significant reductions in spodumene feedstock costs

News Article | Tue Oct 29 2024 | Dominic Wells

Lithium refineries show significant reductions in spodumene feedstock costs
Stellantis plans production cuts for combustion engine vehicle to comply with EU regulations

News Article | Tue Oct 29 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Stellantis plans production cuts for combustion engine vehicle to comply with EU regulations
Eramet buys-out Tsingshan to take full ownership of Centenario lithium project

News Article | Mon Oct 28 2024 | David Merriman

Eramet buys-out Tsingshan to take full ownership of Centenario lithium project
Nexans invests more than €90M (US$97M) in Continuus-Properzi copper rod line in France

News Article | Fri Oct 25 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

Nexans invests more than €90M (US$97M) in Continuus-Properzi copper rod line in France
Peru’s copper production declines year-on-year despite higher August production

News Article | Thu Oct 24 2024 | Erik Sardain

Peru’s copper production declines year-on-year despite higher August production
New era for rhenium innovation: Molymet announces new technological advancements

News Article | Wed Oct 23 2024 | Fiona Macdonald

New era for rhenium innovation: Molymet announces new technological advancements
Rare Earths discussions in Washington DC

News Article | Tue Oct 22 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg David Merriman

Rare Earths discussions in Washington DC
African Chrome Fields' expansion and market adaptations amid global challenges

News Article | Mon Oct 21 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

African Chrome Fields' expansion and market adaptations amid global challenges
Copper cathode production halted following Manyar smelter fire

News Article | Thu Oct 17 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Copper cathode production halted following Manyar smelter fire
Gécamines prepares to ship first germanium concentrates from the DRC to Belgium

News Article | Thu Oct 17 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder Kyle Pronk

Gécamines prepares to ship first germanium concentrates from the DRC to Belgium
Spanish Ministry of Industry doubles down on battery investment

News Article | Wed Oct 16 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Spanish Ministry of Industry doubles down on battery investment
Antimony projects mobilise amidst record prices

Opinion Piece | Tue Oct 15 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg

Antimony projects mobilise amidst record prices
Key takeaways from the Joburg Indaba

News Article | Tue Oct 15 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Key takeaways from the Joburg Indaba
Vietnam establishes strategy to grow semiconductor capabilities

News Article | Mon Oct 14 2024 | Kyle Pronk Melissa Oosthuizen

Vietnam establishes strategy to grow semiconductor capabilities
Sibelco rushes to re-establish HPQ production

News Article | Fri Oct 11 2024 | Kyle Pronk Melissa Oosthuizen

Sibelco rushes to re-establish HPQ production
Ivanhoe downgrades Kamoa-Kakula’s copper production for 2024

News Article | Fri Oct 11 2024 | Erik Sardain

Ivanhoe downgrades Kamoa-Kakula’s copper production for 2024
Myanmarese production of rare earths continues to be impacted by heavy rainfall

News Article | Fri Oct 11 2024 | David Merriman

Myanmarese production of rare earths continues to be impacted by heavy rainfall
TANFAC completes expansion of hydrofluoric acid plant

News Article | Thu Oct 10 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

TANFAC completes expansion of hydrofluoric acid plant
Atlantic Lithium receives Mine Operating Permit for Ewoyaa project in Ghana

News Article | Thu Oct 10 2024 | David Merriman

Atlantic Lithium receives Mine Operating Permit for Ewoyaa project in Ghana
Rio Tinto bets on brine with Arcadium acquisition

News Article | Wed Oct 09 2024 | David Merriman Dominic Wells Luke Allum

Rio Tinto bets on brine with Arcadium acquisition
Germanium prices shoot for the moon

News Article | Tue Oct 08 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Germanium prices shoot for the moon
Ambatovy closes ore pipeline at nickel/cobalt operation

News Article | Mon Oct 07 2024 | Jack Anderson

Ambatovy closes ore pipeline at nickel/cobalt operation
Kamala Harris calls for national stockpile for critical materials

News Article | Tue Oct 01 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Kamala Harris calls for national stockpile for critical materials
Tata Electronics and PSMC establish semiconductor partnership

News Article | Mon Sep 30 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Tata Electronics and PSMC establish semiconductor partnership
Manganese projects get US funding boost

News Article | Mon Sep 30 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Manganese projects get US funding boost
US tariffs on Chinese imports in effect from 27 September

News Article | Fri Sep 27 2024 | Kyle Pronk

US tariffs on Chinese imports in effect from 27 September
Ivanhoe Electric’s vanadium redox battery subsidiary secures US$55M Chinese investment

News Article | Fri Sep 27 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Ivanhoe Electric’s vanadium redox battery subsidiary secures US$55M Chinese investment
MINVEST: USA leads new plans for financing critical materials projects

News Article | Thu Sep 26 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

MINVEST: USA leads new plans for financing critical materials projects
Standard Lithium receives provisional grant for Arkansas-based lithium project

News Article | Thu Sep 26 2024 | Luke Allum

Standard Lithium receives provisional grant for Arkansas-based lithium project
US Depertment of Energy awards more than US$3Bn to address gaps across battery supply chain

News Article | Wed Sep 25 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

US Depertment of Energy awards more than US$3Bn to address gaps across battery supply chain
China Daye copper smelter complex suffers fire

News Article | Wed Sep 25 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

China Daye copper smelter complex suffers fire
New Middle East aluminium partnership for Ma’aden and Alba

News Article | Tue Sep 24 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

New Middle East aluminium partnership for Ma’aden and Alba
Giyani granted mining licence for Botswana manganese project

News Article | Tue Sep 24 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Giyani granted mining licence for Botswana manganese project
Globe receives one-year extension for commencement of Malawi niobium mine

News Article | Mon Sep 23 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Globe receives one-year extension for commencement of Malawi niobium mine
Mercedes-Benz partners with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries

News Article | Fri Sep 20 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Mercedes-Benz partners with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries
Pensana signs co-operation and offtake with major Japanese group, Hanwa

News Article | Thu Sep 19 2024 | Alison Saxby

Pensana signs co-operation and offtake with major Japanese group, Hanwa
EASA orders Airbus A350-1000 engine inspections

News Article | Wed Sep 18 2024 | Dr Howard Head

EASA orders Airbus A350-1000 engine inspections
Mardie Salt and Potash project gets environmental approval

News Article | Tue Sep 17 2024 | Sean Hoffman

Mardie Salt and Potash project gets environmental approval
Arcadium Lithium to place Mt. Cattlin mine on care and maintenance

News Article | Mon Sep 16 2024 | David Merriman

Arcadium Lithium to place Mt. Cattlin mine on care and maintenance
e-VAC Magnetics closes US$335M funding package for US based NdFeB magnet plant

News Article | Wed Sep 18 2024 | David Merriman

e-VAC Magnetics closes US$335M funding package for US based NdFeB magnet plant
Russia considering export restrictions on raw materials including Ti and Ni

News Article | Thu Sep 19 2024 | Katlego Matlou

Russia considering export restrictions on raw materials including Ti and Ni
Argentina’s copper mining revival

News Article | Mon Sep 16 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Argentina’s copper mining revival
US defence sector to benefit from strategic EQ Resources and Elmet tungsten partnership

News Article | Wed Sep 11 2024 | Luke Adriaans

US defence sector to benefit from strategic EQ Resources and Elmet tungsten partnership
Up to 6Mt of Mexican salt in stockpiles

News Article | Mon Sep 09 2024 | Sean Hoffman

Up to 6Mt of Mexican salt in stockpiles
Metro Mining sets new benchmark with record-breaking bauxite shipments

News Article | Wed Sep 11 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Metro Mining sets new benchmark with record-breaking bauxite shipments
US sanctions targets Russian metals and mining exports, including vanadium

News Article | Mon Sep 09 2024 | Erik Sardain

US sanctions targets Russian metals and mining exports, including vanadium
Furnaces at Koniambo nickel operation shut down

News Article | Tue Sep 10 2024 | Jack Anderson

Furnaces at Koniambo nickel operation shut down
Ukraine-based Velta secures EU grant to develop eco-friendly titanium mining

News Article | Thu Sep 12 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Ukraine-based Velta secures EU grant to develop eco-friendly titanium mining
Southwire's new sustainability report - with enhanced copper credentials

News Article | Thu Sep 05 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

Southwire's new sustainability report - with enhanced copper credentials
BTR commences production at its graphite anode facility in Indonesia

News Article | Wed Sep 04 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

BTR commences production at its graphite anode facility in Indonesia
Boeing halts 777-9 aircraft test flights

News Article | Wed Sep 04 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Boeing halts 777-9 aircraft test flights
Ambatovy nickel plant undergoes debt restructuring plan

News Article | Tue Sep 03 2024 | Jack Anderson

Ambatovy nickel plant undergoes debt restructuring plan
USA launches trade investigations into Chinese tungsten shot imports

News Article | Tue Sep 03 2024 | Luke Adriaans

USA launches trade investigations into Chinese tungsten shot imports
Join us at the ICDA in November to discuss the future of chromium in South Africa

News Article | Mon Sep 02 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg Tanisha Schultz

Join us at the ICDA in November to discuss the future of chromium in South Africa
Tengyuan Cobalt building Ni-Co refinery in China

News Article | Fri Aug 30 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Tengyuan Cobalt building Ni-Co refinery in China
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan combine efforts to develop rare earth resources

News Article | Fri Aug 30 2024 | David Merriman

Kazakhstan and Tajikistan combine efforts to develop rare earth resources
ESMC officially breaks ground on semiconductor joint venture

News Article | Thu Aug 29 2024 | Kyle Pronk

ESMC officially breaks ground on semiconductor joint venture
Going green – Mitsui to increase low-carbon aluminium offtake

News Article | Thu Aug 29 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Going green – Mitsui to increase low-carbon aluminium offtake
Ford halts Quebec battery project amid shift in EV strategy

News Article | Tue Aug 27 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Ford halts Quebec battery project amid shift in EV strategy
Texas Instruments set to receive US$1.6Bn in funding for semiconductors

News Article | Tue Aug 27 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Texas Instruments set to receive US$1.6Bn in funding for semiconductors
How has the rise of Indonesian supply affected the cost landscape for nickel miners, and can other producers become more competitive?

Opinion Piece | Wed Aug 28 2024 | Thomas Batho

How has the rise of Indonesian supply affected the cost landscape for nickel miners, and can other producers become more competitive?
Neo Performance Materials sells JAMR and ZAMR processing facilities to Shenghe Resources

News Article | Wed Aug 21 2024 | David Merriman

Neo Performance Materials sells JAMR and ZAMR processing facilities to Shenghe Resources
US fluorspar project marks next stage

News Article | Thu Aug 22 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

US fluorspar project marks next stage
Chinese Green Energy Plan targets aluminium with renewable energy targets

News Article | Thu Aug 22 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

Chinese Green Energy Plan targets aluminium with renewable energy targets
Copper: Escondida’s union suspends the strike following agreement with BHP

News Article | Wed Aug 21 2024 | Erik Sardain

Copper: Escondida’s union suspends the strike following agreement with BHP
Jindal Stainless commissions Indonesian NPI plant ahead of schedule

News Article | Tue Aug 20 2024 | Jack Anderson

Jindal Stainless commissions Indonesian NPI plant ahead of schedule
USA signs US$1.55Bn MoUs with Amkor and SK Hynix for advanced chip packaging facilities

News Article | Tue Aug 20 2024 | Kyle Pronk

USA signs US$1.55Bn MoUs with Amkor and SK Hynix for advanced chip packaging facilities
Manganese: Project Blue visits MMC's EMM plant and HP MSM pilot plant

News Article | Mon Aug 19 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Manganese: Project Blue visits MMC's EMM plant and HP MSM pilot plant
Glencore suspends cobalt "stockpiling" in the DRC

News Article | Mon Aug 19 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Glencore suspends cobalt "stockpiling" in the DRC
What will China’s antimony export restrictions mean for the market?

Opinion Piece | Thu Aug 15 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

What will China’s antimony export restrictions mean for the market?
Copper: Escondida on strike as mediation fails

News Article | Thu Aug 15 2024 | Erik Sardain

Copper: Escondida on strike as mediation fails
Atlantic Tin finalises purchase of SAMINE from Managem

News Article | Thu Aug 15 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Atlantic Tin finalises purchase of SAMINE from Managem
Graphite One inks supply agreement with Lucid

News Article | Wed Aug 14 2024 | Alison Saxby

Graphite One inks supply agreement with Lucid
Nobian to start work on new salt sites

News Article | Wed Aug 14 2024 | Alison Saxby

Nobian to start work on new salt sites
Production at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca molybdenum plant ramps up

News Article | Tue Aug 13 2024 | Kirk Jacobs

Production at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca molybdenum plant ramps up
India’s Tata Group begins construction of US$3Bn semiconductor facility

News Article | Tue Aug 13 2024 | Kyle Pronk

India’s Tata Group begins construction of US$3Bn semiconductor facility
New soda ash plants planned for Indonesia

News Article | Mon Aug 12 2024 | Alison Saxby

New soda ash plants planned for Indonesia
Ukraine's government announces the sale of UMCC Titanium

News Article | Mon Aug 12 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Ukraine's government announces the sale of UMCC Titanium
SAIMM's 2nd Battery Conference in South Africa

News Article | Fri Aug 09 2024 | Dr Howard Head

SAIMM's 2nd Battery Conference in South Africa
Strike at Escondida waiting for the mediation

News Article | Thu Aug 08 2024 | Erik Sardain

Strike at Escondida waiting for the mediation
Aircraft engine demand ramping up for Rolls Royce

News Article | Thu Aug 08 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg

Aircraft engine demand ramping up for Rolls Royce
Improved profitability for Aurubis amid a stable copper market

News Article | Wed Aug 07 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

Improved profitability for Aurubis amid a stable copper market
Neo Performance Materials secures supply contract with major European motor manufacturer

News Article | Wed Aug 07 2024 | David Merriman

Neo Performance Materials secures supply contract with major European motor manufacturer
Larvotto targets 2026 kick-off at Hillgrove

News Article | Tue Aug 06 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg

Larvotto targets 2026 kick-off at Hillgrove
Transnet seeks private investment for manganese port

News Article | Tue Aug 06 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Transnet seeks private investment for manganese port
Magnesium metal supply agreement terminated

News Article | Mon Aug 05 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Magnesium metal supply agreement terminated
Arafura secure debt funding for the Nolans

News Article | Mon Aug 05 2024 | Katlego Matlou

Arafura secure debt funding for the Nolans
Umicore delays construction of pCAM/CAM plant in Ontario amid market difficulties

News Article | Fri Aug 02 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Umicore delays construction of pCAM/CAM plant in Ontario amid market difficulties
Tivan accelerates Speewah after fluorine inclusion on Australia Critical Minerals List

News Article | Thu Aug 01 2024 | Alison Saxby

Tivan accelerates Speewah after fluorine inclusion on Australia Critical Minerals List
Metals X becomes a major stakeholder in First Tin

News Article | Thu Aug 01 2024 | Melissa Oosthuizen

Metals X becomes a major stakeholder in First Tin
Crude steel production updates for H1 2024

News Article | Wed Jul 31 2024 | Erik Sardain

Crude steel production updates for H1 2024
Copper majors report improved production for H1 2024

News Article | Wed Jul 31 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Copper majors report improved production for H1 2024
Indonesia implements SIMBARA tracking for nickel and tin

News Article | Tue Jul 30 2024 | Melissa Oosthuizen

Indonesia implements SIMBARA tracking for nickel and tin
Marula Mining acquires Northern Cape Lithium and Tungsten

News Article | Tue Jul 30 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Marula Mining acquires Northern Cape Lithium and Tungsten
First Quantum Minerals commences commercial nickel production in Zambia

News Article | Mon Jul 29 2024 | Jack Anderson Melissa Oosthuizen

First Quantum Minerals commences commercial nickel production in Zambia
Shenghe take 50% stake in Peak Rare Earths JV

News Article | Mon Jul 29 2024 | Katlego Matlou David Merriman

Shenghe take 50% stake in Peak Rare Earths JV
NextSource next stop in Saudi Arabia?

News Article | Thu Jul 25 2024 | Alison Saxby

NextSource next stop in Saudi Arabia?
The US expands semiconductor investment into Latin America

News Article | Fri Jul 26 2024 | Kyle Pronk

The US expands semiconductor investment into Latin America
Germanium prices soar amid stockpiling activities

News Article | Thu Jul 25 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Germanium prices soar amid stockpiling activities
China’ Third Plenum: focus on ‘high quality development’

News Article | Wed Jul 24 2024 | Erik Sardain

China’ Third Plenum: focus on ‘high quality development’
What does the Chinese State Council Order mean for the REE industry?

Video | Wed Jul 24 2024 | David Merriman

What does the Chinese State Council Order mean for the REE industry?
European magnesium project makes progress towards permitting

News Article | Tue Jul 23 2024 | Dr Howard Head

European magnesium project makes progress towards permitting
China’s MIIT revises key PV manufacturing industry policy

News Article | Tue Jul 23 2024 | Melissa Oosthuizen

China’s MIIT revises key PV manufacturing industry policy
BYD signals its strategy for further expansion in the Southeast Asian EV market

News Article | Mon Jul 22 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

BYD signals its strategy for further expansion in the Southeast Asian EV market
US bolsters measures against tariff evasions via Mexico

News Article | Mon Jul 22 2024 | Ntebatse Rachidi

US bolsters measures against tariff evasions via Mexico
Ground gravity survey for Rum Jungle project

News Article | Thu Jul 18 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Ground gravity survey for Rum Jungle project
China’s unwrought copper and concentrate imports stay high in June H1 2024

News Article | Thu Jul 18 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

China’s unwrought copper and concentrate imports stay high in June H1 2024
South Korea’s LS Cable & System is to invest US$680M building the largest submarine power cable plant in the USA

News Article | Wed Jul 17 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

South Korea’s LS Cable & System is to invest US$680M building the largest submarine power cable plant in the USA
Almonty signs MoU for tungsten oxide plant in South Korea

News Article | Wed Jul 17 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Almonty signs MoU for tungsten oxide plant in South Korea
BHP places Nickel West operations on care & maintenance

News Article | Mon Jul 15 2024 | Jack Anderson

BHP places Nickel West operations on care & maintenance
IperionX and Aperam Recycling collaborate towards sustainable titanium

News Article | Tue Jul 16 2024 | Katlego Matlou

IperionX and Aperam Recycling collaborate towards sustainable titanium
Liontown and LG Energy Solutions agree extended offtake and downstream refinery collaboration

News Article | Mon Jul 15 2024 | David Merriman

Liontown and LG Energy Solutions agree extended offtake and downstream refinery collaboration
Mozambique graphite assets sold to Shandong Yulan

News Article | Tue Jul 16 2024 | Alison Saxby

Mozambique graphite assets sold to Shandong Yulan
Blencowe updates graphite progress with off-take agreement

News Article | Thu Jul 11 2024 | Alison Saxby

Blencowe updates graphite progress with off-take agreement
Eramet and Tsingshan begin commissioning at Centenario DLE plant

News Article | Thu Jul 11 2024 | David Merriman

Eramet and Tsingshan begin commissioning at Centenario DLE plant
Eramet and Huayou in talks over Indonesian nickel collaboration

News Article | Wed Jul 10 2024 | Jack Anderson

Eramet and Huayou in talks over Indonesian nickel collaboration
Kamoa-Kakula reports 187kt of copper in concentrate production in H1 2024

News Article | Wed Jul 10 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Kamoa-Kakula reports 187kt of copper in concentrate production in H1 2024
South Korean semiconductor exports increase in June

News Article | Tue Jul 09 2024 | Kyle Pronk

South Korean semiconductor exports increase in June
Financing secured towards fluorspar mine restart

News Article | Tue Jul 09 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

Financing secured towards fluorspar mine restart
Idled Kenyan fluorspar mine restart

News Article | Mon Jul 08 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

Idled Kenyan fluorspar mine restart
Lundin Mining to acquire an additional 19% in SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile

News Article | Mon Jul 08 2024 | Kirk Jacobs

Lundin Mining to acquire an additional 19% in SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile
China announces new controls on rare earth resources and traceability

News Article | Tue Jul 02 2024 | David Merriman

China announces new controls on rare earth resources and traceability
Where will future aerospace-grade titanium supply come from?

Opinion Piece | Thu Jul 04 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Where will future aerospace-grade titanium supply come from?
MediaTek to invest in 6G

News Article | Wed Jul 03 2024 | Kyle Pronk

MediaTek to invest in 6G
Volkswagen to invest up to US$5Bn in American automaker startup Rivian

News Article | Mon Jul 01 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Volkswagen to invest up to US$5Bn in American automaker startup Rivian
German copper semi-manufactures industry still struggling in 2024

News Article | Mon Jul 01 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

German copper semi-manufactures industry still struggling in 2024
MediaTek to invest US$368M into 6G technology research.

News Article | Wed May 29 2024 | Kyle Pronk

MediaTek to invest US$368M into 6G technology research.
Semiconductors: TSMC receives approval to construct its third 2nm fab

News Article | Thu Jul 04 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Semiconductors: TSMC receives approval to construct its third 2nm fab
Andrada Mining set to restructure tin mine ownership to improve efficiency

News Article | Wed Jul 03 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Andrada Mining set to restructure tin mine ownership to improve efficiency
New graphite production from Brazil assigned to the USA

News Article | Tue Jul 02 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

New graphite production from Brazil assigned to the USA
Fluorspar mining licences to be cancelled in Anhui Province after poor safety record

News Article | Thu Jun 27 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

Fluorspar mining licences to be cancelled in Anhui Province after poor safety record
Fluorine:TANFAC to break into the refrigerant gas market

News Article | Thu Jun 27 2024 | Lungile Skhosana

Fluorine:TANFAC to break into the refrigerant gas market
Are batteries with a niobium-based anode set to gain market share?

News Article | Wed Jun 26 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Are batteries with a niobium-based anode set to gain market share?
Pilbara Minerals releases pre-feasibility study for P2000 expansion at Pilgangoora

News Article | Tue Jun 25 2024 | David Merriman

Pilbara Minerals releases pre-feasibility study for P2000 expansion at Pilgangoora
BMW cancels contract with Northvolt for US$2.15Bn of EV battery cells

News Article | Tue Jun 25 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

BMW cancels contract with Northvolt for US$2.15Bn of EV battery cells
Chemaf Resources sale opposed by Gécamines

News Article | Mon Jun 24 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Chemaf Resources sale opposed by Gécamines
Advanced Propulsion Centre estimates UK BEV demand to top 100 GWh by 2035

News Article | Mon Jun 24 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Advanced Propulsion Centre estimates UK BEV demand to top 100 GWh by 2035
Menar acquires Metalloys ferromanganese plant

News Article | Thu Jun 20 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Menar acquires Metalloys ferromanganese plant
New 1Mtpy salt project in Qatar

News Article | Wed Jun 19 2024 | Sean Hoffman

New 1Mtpy salt project in Qatar
Elementos bolsters its European tin position

News Article | Thu Jun 20 2024 | Luke Adriaans Melissa Oosthuizen

Elementos bolsters its European tin position
Echion Technologies raises US$37M to manufacture XNO anode material

News Article | Wed Jun 19 2024 | Jack Anderson

Echion Technologies raises US$37M to manufacture XNO anode material
Is graphite the gateway commodity for further easing of US raw material sourcing restrictions?

Opinion Piece | Tue Jun 18 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell Reitumetse Chalale

Is graphite the gateway commodity for further easing of US raw material sourcing restrictions?
Vanadium: Bushveld finalises the sale of Vanchem

News Article | Mon Jun 17 2024 | Erik Sardain

Vanadium: Bushveld finalises the sale of Vanchem
EU moves to implement new tariffs on Chinese EVs

News Article | Fri Jun 14 2024 | David Merriman

EU moves to implement new tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tungsten West awarded processing permit

News Article | Mon Jun 17 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Tungsten West awarded processing permit
US city Fayetteville approves Project Aero

News Article | Thu Jun 13 2024 | Katlego Matlou

US city Fayetteville approves Project Aero
Canada classifies high-purity iron, phosphorous and silicon metal as critical

News Article | Thu Jun 13 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Canada classifies high-purity iron, phosphorous and silicon metal as critical
A Trump vs. Biden White House: the impact on critical materials

Opinion Piece | Wed Jun 12 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell Dr Jack Bedder Erik Sardain

A Trump vs. Biden White House: the impact on critical materials
EGA and Chinalco team-up on alumina refinery in Guinea

News Article | Tue Jun 11 2024 | Jack Anderson

EGA and Chinalco team-up on alumina refinery in Guinea
Peru greenlights Cerro Verde expansion

News Article | Tue Jun 11 2024 | Jonathan Barnes Loyce Mpangala

Peru greenlights Cerro Verde expansion
Group14 Technologies signs five major offtake agreements in boost to next-generation silicon anode production

News Article | Mon Jun 10 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Group14 Technologies signs five major offtake agreements in boost to next-generation silicon anode production
Mine expansion commences at the Las Bambas copper mine

News Article | Mon Jun 10 2024 | Jack Anderson Kirk Jacobs

Mine expansion commences at the Las Bambas copper mine
What and how important are the impacts of a 50% US tariff on Chinese solar cells and modules?

Opinion Piece | Fri Jun 07 2024 | Tich Mukunga Melissa Oosthuizen

What and how important are the impacts of a 50% US tariff on Chinese solar cells and modules?
Semiconductor fabrication plants might see a delay in construction

News Article | Fri Jun 07 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Semiconductor fabrication plants might see a delay in construction
More African manganese offtakes diversify supply

News Article | Fri Jun 07 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

More African manganese offtakes diversify supply
Project Blue reflections on the IMnI conference in Oman

News Article | Thu Jun 06 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder Dr Nils Backeberg

Project Blue reflections on the IMnI conference in Oman
China's crude steel production drops in April

News Article | Wed Jun 05 2024 | Erik Sardain

China's crude steel production drops in April
Expansions for Gallois Graphite in Malaysia

News Article | Wed Jun 05 2024 | Alison Saxby

Expansions for Gallois Graphite in Malaysia
Battery swapping expands into Columbia for two-wheelers

News Article | Tue Jun 04 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Battery swapping expands into Columbia for two-wheelers
CODELCO and SQM enter partnership agreement

News Article | Tue Jun 04 2024 | David Merriman

CODELCO and SQM enter partnership agreement
Focus to Peruvian projects after Panama difficulties

News Article | Mon Jun 03 2024 | Kirk Jacobs

Focus to Peruvian projects after Panama difficulties
SVOLT cancels Germany gigafactory amid permitting and policy challenges in Europe

News Article | Fri May 31 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

SVOLT cancels Germany gigafactory amid permitting and policy challenges in Europe
SRB preparing to stockpile cobalt metal

News Article | Fri May 31 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

SRB preparing to stockpile cobalt metal
Project Blue’s takeaway from the ICDA chromium conference in Hong Kong

News Article | Thu May 30 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

Project Blue’s takeaway from the ICDA chromium conference in Hong Kong
BHP – Anglo American takeover bid – Act IV: a 12-point summary

News Article | Wed May 29 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

BHP – Anglo American takeover bid – Act IV: a 12-point summary
China joins the race to invest into domestic semiconductor production

News Article | Thu May 30 2024 | Kyle Pronk

China joins the race to invest into domestic semiconductor production
What impacts will record antimony prices have on the market?

Opinion Piece | Mon May 27 2024 | Dr Nils Backeberg

What impacts will record antimony prices have on the market?
New framework agreement for HC Starck Tungsten

News Article | Wed May 29 2024 | Luke Adriaans

New framework agreement for HC Starck Tungsten
LME approves first Indonesian nickel brand listing

News Article | Tue May 28 2024 | Jack Anderson

LME approves first Indonesian nickel brand listing
Reflections on the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Strasbourg

News Article | Tue May 28 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Reflections on the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Strasbourg
Saudia Group chooses Airbus for large aircraft order

News Article | Mon May 27 2024 | Dr Howard Head

Saudia Group chooses Airbus for large aircraft order
Project Blue reflections from the International Tin Conference in Malaysia

News Article | Fri May 24 2024 | Luke Adriaans Melissa Oosthuizen

Project Blue reflections from the International Tin Conference in Malaysia
Elon Musk to “consider” Indonesia’s EV battery plant proposal

News Article | Thu May 23 2024 | Jack Anderson

Elon Musk to “consider” Indonesia’s EV battery plant proposal
The European ferrochrome benchmark gets discontinued

News Article | Wed May 22 2024 | Tanisha Schultz

The European ferrochrome benchmark gets discontinued
Rio calls force majeure over alumina third party contracts

News Article | Thu May 23 2024 | Alison Saxby

Rio calls force majeure over alumina third party contracts
Mild weather leads to Canadian salt mine curtailment

News Article | Fri May 24 2024 | Alison Saxby

Mild weather leads to Canadian salt mine curtailment
Zijin Mining Group increases copper production target to 1.22Mt by 2025

News Article | Thu May 23 2024 | Loyce Mpangala

Zijin Mining Group increases copper production target to 1.22Mt by 2025
Cobalt congress comments

News Article | Wed May 22 2024 | Will Plunkett

Cobalt congress comments
BYD delays plans for its LFP cathode plant in Chile amid geopolitical tension

News Article | Thu May 23 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

BYD delays plans for its LFP cathode plant in Chile amid geopolitical tension
New Caledonia unrest threatens to disrupt nickel production

News Article | Tue May 21 2024 | Jack Anderson

New Caledonia unrest threatens to disrupt nickel production
Vanadium flow batteries to shift market fundamentals

Opinion Piece | Tue May 21 2024 | Erik Sardain

Vanadium flow batteries to shift market fundamentals
Albemarle and Patriot Battery Metals look to end co-operative lithium MoU

News Article | Wed May 22 2024 | David Merriman

Albemarle and Patriot Battery Metals look to end co-operative lithium MoU
EU joint purchasing of critical materials could be close

News Article | Thu May 16 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

EU joint purchasing of critical materials could be close
USA ramps up tariffs on Chinese critical materials and energy transition tech

News Article | Thu May 16 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

USA ramps up tariffs on Chinese critical materials and energy transition tech
BHP stalks embattled Anglo American, despite rejection of second hostile bid

News Article | Thu May 16 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

BHP stalks embattled Anglo American, despite rejection of second hostile bid
Umicore and STL sign partnership related to germanium recycling in DRC

News Article | Fri May 17 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Umicore and STL sign partnership related to germanium recycling in DRC
Stellantis considers Indonesia nickel investment

News Article | Fri May 17 2024 | Jack Anderson

Stellantis considers Indonesia nickel investment
What is driving the copper price?

News Article | Mon May 13 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

What is driving the copper price?
What do the Panama election results mean for Cobre?

News Article | Mon May 13 2024 | Erik Sardain

What do the Panama election results mean for Cobre?
Western Copper and Gold secures funding to advance Casino project

News Article | Tue May 14 2024 | Kirk Jacobs

Western Copper and Gold secures funding to advance Casino project
Ganfeng acquires Leo Lithium’s remaining 40% stake in Goulamina lithium project

News Article | Thu May 09 2024 | David Merriman

Ganfeng acquires Leo Lithium’s remaining 40% stake in Goulamina lithium project
Factorial and LG Chem form partnership for solid-state batteries in the USA

News Article | Thu May 09 2024 | Dr Rob Burrell

Factorial and LG Chem form partnership for solid-state batteries in the USA
Syrah commences its first graphite supply to Indonesia

News Article | Wed May 08 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Syrah commences its first graphite supply to Indonesia
USA initiates ferrosilicon anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations

News Article | Tue May 07 2024 | Melissa Oosthuizen

USA initiates ferrosilicon anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations
Silicon wafer shipments fall as producers adjust inventories

News Article | Tue May 07 2024 | Kyle Pronk

Silicon wafer shipments fall as producers adjust inventories
Cornish Metals’ PEA points towards positive economics for its South Crofty project

News Article | Wed May 08 2024 | Luke Adriaans

Cornish Metals’ PEA points towards positive economics for its South Crofty project
First US commercial scale Na-ion battery plant starts production

News Article | Sun May 05 2024 | Alison Saxby

First US commercial scale Na-ion battery plant starts production
BCI mining lease granted for Australian salt operations

News Article | Fri May 03 2024 | Alison Saxby

BCI mining lease granted for Australian salt operations
Decline in Codelco Q1 2024 output highlights copper supply challenges

News Article | Thu May 02 2024 | Jonathan Barnes Loyce Mpangala

Decline in Codelco Q1 2024 output highlights copper supply challenges
Ardea Resources partners with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation at KNP

News Article | Wed May 01 2024 | Jack Anderson

Ardea Resources partners with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation at KNP
A note from Seoul

News Article | Tue Apr 30 2024 | Will Plunkett

A note from Seoul
Honda invests US$11Bn in a North American EV Value Chain

News Article | Tue Apr 30 2024 | Dr Jack Bedder

Honda invests US$11Bn in a North American EV Value Chain
A trio of copper smelter-refinery project updates in China, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan

News Article | Mon Apr 29 2024 | Jonathan Barnes

A trio of copper smelter-refinery project updates in China, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan
Japan investigates anti-dumping into Chinese graphite electrodes

News Article | Mon Apr 29 2024 | Nils Backeberg

Japan investigates anti-dumping into Chinese graphite electrodes
Eramet & BASF withdraw investment in Sonic Bay refinery

News Article | Wed Jun 26 2024 | Reitumetse Chalale

Eramet & BASF withdraw investment in Sonic Bay refinery
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