China’s copper smelters face production cuts due to persistent supply shortages
A shortage of copper concentrate this year has prompted several smelters in China to reduce their output, with further reductions expected next year as the...
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Norilsk Nickel eyes new copper, nickel and palladium projects in China due to sanctions challenges
Russia’s largest mining company, MMC Norilsk Nickel, is exploring several new projects in China, focusing on copper, nickel, and palladium, as international sanctions complicate cross-border...
China commences National Uranium No.1 Project in Inner Mongolia to enhance domestic supply and technological innovation
The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has commenced development on the National Uranium No.1 project in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, with operations starting on...
Ukraine’s role in global critical raw material supply chains: Navigating geopolitical challenges
Ukraine‘s role in global supply chains for critical raw materials is increasingly pivotal amidst ongoing geopolitical challenges. These include the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China-US...
Russian mining giant Nornickel explores joint copper smelting venture in China
Russian mining giant Nornickel is reportedly in discussions with China Copper to establish a smelting facility in China. This joint venture aims to relocate Nornickel’s...
EU Struggles to meet rare earth mineral targets, imperiling Net Zero Goals and heightening dependency on China
The European Union (EU) is facing significant challenges in meeting its targets for rare earth minerals, according to production forecasts reported by Reuters. Failure to...
German Government supports Arafura rare earths with €106.5m loan guarantees for Nolans project in Australia
Arafura Rare Earths has achieved a major milestone with conditional approval for up to $115m (€106.5m) in loan guarantees from the German Government’s Inter-Ministerial Committee...
India targets Afghan lithium to drive EV manufacturing and curtail China’s market control
As India seeks to expand its manufacturing capabilities in sectors critical to national security and achieve its climate goals through the production of electric vehicles...
China’s strategic move: New regulation to enhance green practices in rare-earth sector
China’s approval of a significant new regulation on rare-earth elements is poised to enhance the sector’s green and high-quality development amid increasing demand for these...
Serbian lithium: Geopolitical shifts and strategic implications
In recent developments surrounding Serbian lithium, the once-closed chapter under former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić’s administration has been reopened. Initially heralded as the end of...