Sweden Scales Up Copper and Zinc Projects as Energy-Transition Demand Surges
Sweden is ramping up copper and zinc development across the Skellefteå and Bergslagen districts as metals critical to electrification and energy security move to the...
Category : Base metals
Finland Accelerates Graphite and Nickel-Sulphide Development to Strengthen Europe’s Battery Supply Chains
Finland is rapidly advancing its graphite and nickel-sulphide strategy, positioning itself as a cornerstone of Europe’s emerging anode and battery-chemical supply chains. Traditionally recognised for...
Scandinavia Ignites a New Exploration Cycle as Nordic Countries Open Strategic Mineral Districts
Scandinavia is entering one of its most dynamic mineral-exploration phases in decades, with Sweden, Finland and Norway simultaneously opening new critical-mineral districts in line with...
Europe’s Lithium Push Accelerates as Vulcan Energy Secures Breakthrough Financing for Germany’s First Hydroxide Project
Europe’s ambition to achieve battery-material independence has taken a decisive step forward after Vulcan Energy secured landmark multi-billion-dollar financing for its geothermal lithium project in...
Japan Strengthens Global Resource-Security Strategy with LNG, Copper, and Rare-Earth Supply Deals
Japan is expanding its resource-security strategy by securing long-term supply agreements for LNG, copper, rare earths, and other strategic minerals vital to its advanced manufacturing...
China Tightens Graphite Export Rules, Forcing Global Battery-Material Supply Chain Shifts
China’s newly implemented graphite export regulations—targeting high-purity and spheroidised graphite used in lithium-ion battery anodes—are prompting global EV manufacturers and energy-storage companies to rethink sourcing...
Indonesia’s Bauxite and Copper Smelting Expansion Faces Delays Amid Rising Costs and Technical Challenges
Indonesia’s ambitious push to expand domestic bauxite and copper smelting is facing delays as developers grapple with rising costs, supply-chain disruptions, and technological hurdles. These...
Kazakhstan Positions Itself as a Critical-Minerals Hub Through Strategic EV Partnerships
Kazakhstan is solidifying its role as a critical-minerals powerhouse by forging strategic partnerships with global automakers seeking stable supplies of nickel, cobalt, and rare earths...
Hindustan Copper Accelerates Mine Expansions to Secure India’s Copper Supply for EV and Grid Growth
Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL), India’s state-owned copper producer, is fast-tracking mine expansions to strengthen domestic copper supply amid surging demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy,...
India Fast-Tracks Lithium and Rare-Earth Exploration to Secure EV and Technology Supply Chains
India has launched an accelerated national exploration drive for lithium and rare earths, focusing on Karnataka, Rajasthan and other high-potential regions, marking a decisive shift...