Kazakhstan expands search for rare earth metals to strengthen global supply position
Kazakhstan is intensifying its search for rare earth metals, which are in high demand on the global market, with exploration activities now underway at 12...
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Saudi Arabia eyes critical minerals processing to shift global supply chains
Saudi Arabia is making significant strides to establish itself as a dominant player in the global critical minerals processing market, a move that could reshape...
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo: The heart of global mineral rivalry between the U.S. and China
Kolwezi, a small city in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, may appear unremarkable, but it plays a pivotal role in global resource extraction. Surrounded by...
China bans key mineral exports to U.S., escalating trade conflict
China has imposed a ban on exports of key critical minerals, including gallium, germanium and antimony, to the United States. The move, which targets materials...
Portugal to issue lithium prospecting licenses in 2024 to support green transition
Portugal has announced plans to issue an international tender for lithium prospecting licenses next year, a process originally scheduled for 2018 but delayed due to...
Mining industry struggles with delays, cost overruns and capital shortages in meeting critical mineral demand
The mining industry is facing significant challenges in executing extraction projects needed to meet the soaring demand for critical minerals. Years of project delays, cost...
CLP and Indonesia forge groundbreaking agreement to strengthen critical minerals partnership
A new partnership between the Country Liberal Party (CLP) and Indonesia aims to leverage the Northern Territory’s growing prominence as a key player in critical...
China to conduct groundbreaking deep-sea mining experiment in Pacific Ocean, targeting rare metals
A state-owned Chinese company plans to conduct a groundbreaking mining experiment in the Pacific Ocean’s international waters, including areas near Minami-Torishima Island, according to sources...
India begins offshore critical mineral mining amid environmental concerns and rising clean energy demands
India has made its debut in offshore critical mineral mining, joining a select group of nations exploring deep-water resources. This marks a significant step in...
Tungsten West seeks government support to extract world’s second-largest tungsten deposit in UK
Tungsten West, the mining company operating the Hemerdon Mine on the outskirts of Plymouth, Devon, is calling for government support to help extract one of...