Freeport-McMoRan announces $7.5 billion expansion for El Abra copper mine in Chile
Freeport-McMoRan plans to invest approximately $7.5 billion to expand its El Abra copper mine in Chile, with the development expected to span seven to eight...
Category : Base metals
Ukraine’s iron and steel industry: Resilience and global support amidst war challenges
As the conflict in Ukraine endures, the nation’s iron and steel industry stands as a testament to resilience and a beacon of hope for its...
Kyrgyzstan and Russia agree on major cleanup of radioactive waste sites
Kyrgyzstan ratified a significant agreement with Russia on Wednesday to undertake extensive decontamination of radioactive sites across the country. The agreement addresses the environmental damage...
India launches critical mineral mission to boost domestic production, recycling and overseas mining
The Indian government is set to introduce a Critical Mineral Mission aimed at enhancing domestic production, recycling and international acquisition of vital minerals. Announced in...
China’s export controls on critical minerals: Potential impact on U.S. supply and strategic solutions
In the past year, China has implemented export controls on critical minerals such as gallium, germanium and graphite, which are essential for manufacturing key technologies like...
Shenghe to invest $63.57M for 50% stake in Peak’s Ngualla rare earths project
Shenghe Resources is set to acquire a 50% stake in Ngualla Group UK, which holds an 84% interest in the Ngualla rare earth project, through...
Astute Metals boosts lithium exploration at Red Mountain with expanded drilling and permitting plans
Astute Metals is making notable strides in advancing its lithium exploration at Red Mountain, Nevada. The company’s Executive Director, Matt Healy, has detailed the promising...
Nornickel negotiates with Chinese firms for nickel plant amid western sanctions
Russia’s metals giant Nornickel is in discussions with several Chinese battery manufacturers, including CNGR Advanced Material and Brunp Recycling, a subsidiary of CATL, to establish...
Deep-Sea mining risks creating ‘dark oxygen’ and harmful effects on marine ecosystems
Recent research published in Nature Geoscience reveals that mining rare metals from the deep sea could produce a form of oxygen dubbed “dark oxygen” and...
Mercedes CEO highlights key role of Serbian lithium in Europe’s EV supply chain
Mercedes Chairman Ola Källenius has underscored the strategic importance of Serbia’s lithium deposits for Europe. In an interview with Reuters TV in Belgrade, Källenius highlighted...