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China’s 2024 5% GDP growth: a surprisingly high number given an imbalanced economy
Lynas Rare Earths reports lower production amid challenging market conditions
Airbus’ aircraft deliveries reach new heights
Australian Mines up shoots its scandium resources at Flemington site
Copper prices drifting sideways, awaiting USA-China trade relations
Outokumpu upgrades chromium ore resource
China Molybdenum’s copper production aggravates cobalt oversupply
Indonesia locks in 2025 nickel ore mining quota
Copper mining on “the roof of the world” - Tibetan Plateau
China reduces import tariffs on recycled copper and aluminium
ICYMI: China considers export controls on lithium and battery technologies
China’s C919 aircraft pushing into Airbus and Boeing territory
ICYMI: Jervois Global taken private in rescue deal
ICYMI: KoBold Metals raises US$537M in equity
Primary vs secondary, the emerging copper market landscape?
China proposes new restrictions on exports of lithium processing and refining technologies
ICYMI: a review of key semiconductor developments in December
Antimony – the US responds to high prices
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
PowerCo invests into North American Patriot Battery Metals to secure lithium
Indonesia aims halt salt imports
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?
Syrah Resources’ production campaign at Balama delayed
Australian fluorite project awarded grant funding
Aurubis reveals improved financial performance and steady output for FY2023/24
Is Chile losing its dominance in copper mining?
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?
US tightens regulations for 140 semiconductor companies
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?
Saudi Arabia’s copper supply set for boost with Vedanta’s US$2Bn investment
Alliance Nickel delivers DFS for Australian nickel-cobalt project
Steel production flat year-on-year in line with the subdued macro environment
US Magnesium to idle operations
Bushveld Minerals’ shares suspended amidst cashflow issues
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
House of Representatives passes the Critical Mineral Consistency Act
EQ Resources bolsters its tungsten position after penning deal to acquire ferrotungsten plant
Prony Resources restarts New Caledonian operation after shutdown
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
Political unrest in Mozambique shuts key chrome export route
Huayou seeks US$2.7Bn for Indonesian nickel plant
Georgian Manganese placed on care and maintenance
Trump presidency: the impact on critical material supply chains
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
NextSource’s graphite enters the US and German markets
Surging alumina prices cause problems for aluminium producers
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?
Lithium refineries show significant reductions in spodumene feedstock costs
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
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
New era for rhenium innovation: Molymet announces new technological advancements
Rare Earths discussions in Washington DC
African Chrome Fields' expansion and market adaptations amid global challenges
Copper cathode production halted following Manyar smelter fire
Gécamines prepares to ship first germanium concentrates from the DRC to Belgium
Spanish Ministry of Industry doubles down on battery investment
Antimony projects mobilise amidst record prices
Key takeaways from the Joburg Indaba
Vietnam establishes strategy to grow semiconductor capabilities
Sibelco rushes to re-establish HPQ production
Ivanhoe downgrades Kamoa-Kakula’s copper production for 2024
Myanmarese production of rare earths continues to be impacted by heavy rainfall
TANFAC completes expansion of hydrofluoric acid plant
Atlantic Lithium receives Mine Operating Permit for Ewoyaa project in Ghana
Rio Tinto bets on brine with Arcadium acquisition
Germanium prices shoot for the moon
Ambatovy closes ore pipeline at nickel/cobalt operation
Kamala Harris calls for national stockpile for critical materials
Tata Electronics and PSMC establish semiconductor partnership
Manganese projects get US funding boost
US tariffs on Chinese imports in effect from 27 September
Ivanhoe Electric’s vanadium redox battery subsidiary secures US$55M Chinese investment
MINVEST: USA leads new plans for financing critical materials projects
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
China Daye copper smelter complex suffers fire
New Middle East aluminium partnership for Ma’aden and Alba
Giyani granted mining licence for Botswana manganese project
Globe receives one-year extension for commencement of Malawi niobium mine
Mercedes-Benz partners with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries
Pensana signs co-operation and offtake with major Japanese group, Hanwa
EASA orders Airbus A350-1000 engine inspections
Mardie Salt and Potash project gets environmental approval
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
Russia considering export restrictions on raw materials including Ti and Ni
Argentina’s copper mining revival
US defence sector to benefit from strategic EQ Resources and Elmet tungsten partnership
Up to 6Mt of Mexican salt in stockpiles
Metro Mining sets new benchmark with record-breaking bauxite shipments
US sanctions targets Russian metals and mining exports, including vanadium
Furnaces at Koniambo nickel operation shut down
Ukraine-based Velta secures EU grant to develop eco-friendly titanium mining
Southwire's new sustainability report - with enhanced copper credentials
BTR commences production at its graphite anode facility in Indonesia
Boeing halts 777-9 aircraft test flights
Ambatovy nickel plant undergoes debt restructuring plan
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
Tengyuan Cobalt building Ni-Co refinery in China
Kazakhstan and Tajikistan combine efforts to develop rare earth resources
ESMC officially breaks ground on semiconductor joint venture
Going green – Mitsui to increase low-carbon aluminium offtake
Ford halts Quebec battery project amid shift in EV strategy
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?
Neo Performance Materials sells JAMR and ZAMR processing facilities to Shenghe Resources
US fluorspar project marks next stage
Chinese Green Energy Plan targets aluminium with renewable energy targets
Copper: Escondida’s union suspends the strike following agreement with BHP
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
Manganese: Project Blue visits MMC's EMM plant and HP MSM pilot plant
Glencore suspends cobalt "stockpiling" in the DRC
What will China’s antimony export restrictions mean for the market?
Copper: Escondida on strike as mediation fails
Atlantic Tin finalises purchase of SAMINE from Managem
Graphite One inks supply agreement with Lucid
Nobian to start work on new salt sites
Production at Teck’s Quebrada Blanca molybdenum plant ramps up
India’s Tata Group begins construction of US$3Bn semiconductor facility
New soda ash plants planned for Indonesia
Ukraine's government announces the sale of UMCC Titanium
SAIMM's 2nd Battery Conference in South Africa
Strike at Escondida waiting for the mediation
Aircraft engine demand ramping up for Rolls Royce
Improved profitability for Aurubis amid a stable copper market
Neo Performance Materials secures supply contract with major European motor manufacturer
Larvotto targets 2026 kick-off at Hillgrove
Transnet seeks private investment for manganese port
Magnesium metal supply agreement terminated
Arafura secure debt funding for the Nolans
Umicore delays construction of pCAM/CAM plant in Ontario amid market difficulties
Tivan accelerates Speewah after fluorine inclusion on Australia Critical Minerals List
Metals X becomes a major stakeholder in First Tin
Crude steel production updates for H1 2024
Copper majors report improved production for H1 2024
Indonesia implements SIMBARA tracking for nickel and tin
Marula Mining acquires Northern Cape Lithium and Tungsten
First Quantum Minerals commences commercial nickel production in Zambia
Shenghe take 50% stake in Peak Rare Earths JV
NextSource next stop in Saudi Arabia?
The US expands semiconductor investment into Latin America
Germanium prices soar amid stockpiling activities
China’ Third Plenum: focus on ‘high quality development’
What does the Chinese State Council Order mean for the REE industry?
European magnesium project makes progress towards permitting
China’s MIIT revises key PV manufacturing industry policy
BYD signals its strategy for further expansion in the Southeast Asian EV market
US bolsters measures against tariff evasions via Mexico
Ground gravity survey for Rum Jungle project
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
Almonty signs MoU for tungsten oxide plant in South Korea
BHP places Nickel West operations on care & maintenance
IperionX and Aperam Recycling collaborate towards sustainable titanium
Liontown and LG Energy Solutions agree extended offtake and downstream refinery collaboration
Mozambique graphite assets sold to Shandong Yulan
Blencowe updates graphite progress with off-take agreement
Eramet and Tsingshan begin commissioning at Centenario DLE plant
Eramet and Huayou in talks over Indonesian nickel collaboration
Kamoa-Kakula reports 187kt of copper in concentrate production in H1 2024
South Korean semiconductor exports increase in June
Financing secured towards fluorspar mine restart
Idled Kenyan fluorspar mine restart
Lundin Mining to acquire an additional 19% in SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile
China announces new controls on rare earth resources and traceability
Where will future aerospace-grade titanium supply come from?
MediaTek to invest in 6G
Volkswagen to invest up to US$5Bn in American automaker startup Rivian
German copper semi-manufactures industry still struggling in 2024
MediaTek to invest US$368M into 6G technology research.
Semiconductors: TSMC receives approval to construct its third 2nm fab
Andrada Mining set to restructure tin mine ownership to improve efficiency
New graphite production from Brazil assigned to the USA
Fluorspar mining licences to be cancelled in Anhui Province after poor safety record
Fluorine:TANFAC to break into the refrigerant gas market
Are batteries with a niobium-based anode set to gain market share?
Pilbara Minerals releases pre-feasibility study for P2000 expansion at Pilgangoora
BMW cancels contract with Northvolt for US$2.15Bn of EV battery cells
Chemaf Resources sale opposed by Gécamines
Advanced Propulsion Centre estimates UK BEV demand to top 100 GWh by 2035
Menar acquires Metalloys ferromanganese plant
New 1Mtpy salt project in Qatar
Elementos bolsters its European tin position
Echion Technologies raises US$37M to manufacture XNO anode material
Is graphite the gateway commodity for further easing of US raw material sourcing restrictions?
Vanadium: Bushveld finalises the sale of Vanchem
EU moves to implement new tariffs on Chinese EVs
Tungsten West awarded processing permit
US city Fayetteville approves Project Aero
Canada classifies high-purity iron, phosphorous and silicon metal as critical
A Trump vs. Biden White House: the impact on critical materials
EGA and Chinalco team-up on alumina refinery in Guinea
Peru greenlights Cerro Verde expansion
Group14 Technologies signs five major offtake agreements in boost to next-generation silicon anode production
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?
Semiconductor fabrication plants might see a delay in construction
More African manganese offtakes diversify supply
Project Blue reflections on the IMnI conference in Oman
China's crude steel production drops in April
Expansions for Gallois Graphite in Malaysia
Battery swapping expands into Columbia for two-wheelers
CODELCO and SQM enter partnership agreement
Focus to Peruvian projects after Panama difficulties
SVOLT cancels Germany gigafactory amid permitting and policy challenges in Europe
SRB preparing to stockpile cobalt metal
Project Blue’s takeaway from the ICDA chromium conference in Hong Kong
BHP – Anglo American takeover bid – Act IV: a 12-point summary
China joins the race to invest into domestic semiconductor production
What impacts will record antimony prices have on the market?
New framework agreement for HC Starck Tungsten
LME approves first Indonesian nickel brand listing
Reflections on the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Strasbourg
Saudia Group chooses Airbus for large aircraft order
Project Blue reflections from the International Tin Conference in Malaysia
Elon Musk to “consider” Indonesia’s EV battery plant proposal
The European ferrochrome benchmark gets discontinued
Rio calls force majeure over alumina third party contracts
Mild weather leads to Canadian salt mine curtailment
Zijin Mining Group increases copper production target to 1.22Mt by 2025
Cobalt congress comments
BYD delays plans for its LFP cathode plant in Chile amid geopolitical tension
New Caledonia unrest threatens to disrupt nickel production
Vanadium flow batteries to shift market fundamentals
Albemarle and Patriot Battery Metals look to end co-operative lithium MoU
EU joint purchasing of critical materials could be close
USA ramps up tariffs on Chinese critical materials and energy transition tech
BHP stalks embattled Anglo American, despite rejection of second hostile bid
Umicore and STL sign partnership related to germanium recycling in DRC
Stellantis considers Indonesia nickel investment
What is driving the copper price?
What do the Panama election results mean for Cobre?
Western Copper and Gold secures funding to advance Casino project
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
Syrah commences its first graphite supply to Indonesia
USA initiates ferrosilicon anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations
Silicon wafer shipments fall as producers adjust inventories
Cornish Metals’ PEA points towards positive economics for its South Crofty project
First US commercial scale Na-ion battery plant starts production
BCI mining lease granted for Australian salt operations
Decline in Codelco Q1 2024 output highlights copper supply challenges
Ardea Resources partners with Sumitomo Metal Mining and Mitsubishi Corporation at KNP
A note from Seoul
Honda invests US$11Bn in a North American EV Value Chain
A trio of copper smelter-refinery project updates in China, Bulgaria and Uzbekistan
Japan investigates anti-dumping into Chinese graphite electrodes
What would a BHP buyout of Anglo mean for critical materials?
BHP to make call on Nickel West fate by August
Copper: could the Panama election result change Cobre's prospects?
COMMUS cobalt/copper operating license suspended over radiation levels
What is the outlook for magnesium metal demand and supply to 2050?
Energy Fuels to acquire Base Resources to create global critical minerals business
China Q1 GDP growth: stronger than forecast at 5.3% but…
NextSource progresses graphite project in Mauritius
Romania grants mining concession to Verde Magnesium
Australian primary tungsten producers ramp-up production in Q1
How will the booming semiconductor market affect critical materials?
ERG shows interest in diversifying its cobalt supply chain
Simandou iron ore project development edges closer
Hancock Prospecting purchases stake in US Rare Earth producer MP Materials
Will new commercial aviation manufacturing out of China shift future aerospace supply chains?
Ascend and Elemental form joint venture to boost European battery recycling
Eramet & BASF withdraw investment in Sonic Bay refinery
Semiconductor onshoring begins as domestic funds are awarded
China stainless steel production supports global growth
Tharisa keeps annual chromite guidance at 1.7-1.8Mt
Vinacomin’s US$7.3Bn investment for Vietnamese aluminium
Woodcross Resources set to commence Uganda’s first-ever tin refinery
Lithium Corporation looking at fluorspar exploration
Tin prices soar as supply squeeze builds
Letter of interest of up to US$1.8Bn for the Stibnite Gold project
Vale’s Onça Puma nickel mine operating licence suspended again
MP Materials receives US$58.5M to continue development of US magnet facility
Will the Taiwan earthquake impact semiconductor supply chains?
DRC suspends contractors at ERG copper/cobalt operations
ARM makes Surge Copper acquisition
India - Adani Enterprises’ Kutch Copper smelter-refinery begins production
GM eyes deal with CATL for US LFP battery production
Bentley is the latest automaker to signal an increased desire for PHEVs
DRC overtakes Peru as world's second-largest copper producer
New polysilicon developments could reduce Chinese dependency
Tropical cyclone hits largest manganese mine in Australia
What will the tungsten demand landscape look like by 2050?
China announces first batch tungsten quota for 2024
US Export-Import Bank provides letter of interest to rare earth developers in Australia and Brazil
Rio Tinto invests US$350M into Rincon lithium project in Argentina
Glencore releases second Climate Action Transition Plan
Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum project slated for 2029 commissioning
Honda and Nissan step towards an electric vehicle alliance
Rebel group M23 block trade routes out of DRC
April 1: Stellar locations to mine antimony and tungsten
Australian Vanadium produces its first high-purity vanadium electrolyte for use in VFBs
Early 2024 macro indicators present mixed view of Chinese economy
Vale Indonesia reportedly planning third HPAL
Peruvian copper mine output could hit 3Mt in 2024
Alcoa agrees deal to acquire Alumina
South Korea maintains push for LFP battery cells as it eyes western markets
The Crocodile River underground chrome mine comes online
China-based AutoFlight’s Prosperity completes its maiden voyage
Japan negotiates potential investment into Ukrainian titanium industry
Major Russian ferroalloy plants nationalised
What are the implications of China’s graphite export restrictions?
Copper hits highest price since 2023
Buenassa gets government funding for cobalt sulphate plant in DRC
Wesfarmers and SQM joint venture ‘Covalent Lithium’ begins ramp-up at Mt Holland lithium mine
Tesla begins validation of CATL’s LMFP cells
Zijin Mining receives green light to expand Julong mine
Pensana concludes non-binding term sheet with consortium
Surefire Resources signs second Saudi MOU for its vanadium project
What role does Africa play in the future of the manganese sulphate supply chain?
Polyus back as world's biggest antimony producer
India specifies royalty rate for 12 critical and strategic minerals
Ghana unveils plans for a US$450M JV manganese refinery project with TMI
POSCO diversifies graphite supply for battery anodes
Pakistan salt industry sees $200M investment from US company
MIND ID secures 14% stake in PT Vale Indonesia
Gécamines offers to buy DRC copper-cobalt assets from ERG
BYD plans to step up investment into the 2-wheeler battery market
Weirton tinplate plant to be put on care and maintenance indefinitely
Idemitsu, Sumitomo Electric and Vecco Group sign VRFB supply chain agreement
LG Energy Solutions commits to LFP in its future
Project Blue visits South African chromite producers
EU signs MoU with Rwanda over critical materials
Syrah commences AAM production in Louisiana, USA
Kenya's fluorspar revival
NMG Signs two Parallel Offtake Agreements with General Motors and Panasonic
Hasting Technology Metals signs agreement with Baotou Sky Rock
New fluorochemicals project in South Africa
Could the IEA lead a critical materials stockpiling initiative?
Great Salt Lake mineral extraction bill passed by Utah House committee
Glencore to exit Koniambo nickel operation
General Motors and LG Chem Sign US$18.8Bn cathode supply deal
Tungsten West granted draft permit
TSMC to open second manufacturing plant in Japan
How could Indonesia’s election influence its resource nationalism strategy?
Tower Semiconductor to construct an US$8Bn fabrication plant in India
Tazara rail line to get a boost from China
How will Glencore's lower output impact cobalt oversupply?
Western Australia provides royalty relief to ailing nickel sector
China increases total rare earth production quota by 12.5% in H1 2024
Chinese companies increase investments in copper-cobalt JV
Epsilon Advanced Materials Acquires LFP Plant in Germany
Globe Metals & Mining completes Kanyika optimisation study
Average TSMC silicon wafer price soar y-o-y in Q4 2023
Almonty makes significant progress with Sangdong Project in South Korea
Australian Vanadium and Technology Metals Australia complete merger
The US Department of Defence awards more critical material funds
Tesla announces new gigafactory using equipment from CATL
Are European EV sales stuck in second gear?
Shenghe’s latest stretch into international rare earth feedstock
Firebird Metal’s Chinese manganese sulphate pilot plant operational.
Base Resources to close Kwale titanium mining operation in Kenya
Nornickel expects another decline in output in 2024
Snowsky Salt increasing soda ash and salt capacities
Ferrosilicon meets 3D printing
LG Energy Solutions invests in Sion Power to develop lithium metal batteries
Will China gain more control of the aerospace supply chain?
BHP to place part of Kambalda nickel concentrator on care and maintenance
Tata's Port Talbot closure signals accelerating restructuring of the steel industry
Chinese JV partner in Kazakhstan's Bakuta tungsten project prepares for IPO
Leichhardt Industries acquires Rio Tinto’s Lake MacLeod salt
Ganfeng and Pilbara amend offtake agreement as Hyundai looks to secure future lithium supply volumes
What to expect from China's economy in 2024?
Australian antimony production slides further in 2023