Geomega Resources has provided an update on its bauxite residue valorization project, developed in collaboration with Rio Tinto. The initiative, which began pilot testing in March 2022, focuses on transforming bauxite residue—an industrial waste byproduct of alumina production—into valuable metal products through a three-stage processing system. The modular technology, divided into Circuits 1, 2, and...
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Rio Tinto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AMG Metals and Materials to assess the feasibility of developing a large-scale, low-carbon aluminium and alumina operation in India. The project would be powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and pumped hydro storage. The proposed integrated facility would feature up to 1 million...
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Fast Cables has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art Copper Upcasting Plant, increasing its nameplate capacity by 10,000 tons and bringing the company’s total copper production capacity to 15,000 tons per annum. This milestone, disclosed in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), aligns with Fast Cables’ ongoing expansion strategy and marks a significant enhancement of...
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BMI Group has acquired a minority stake in Destiny Copper to support the expansion of its proprietary copper recovery to copper powder (CR-to-CP) pipeline. The investment aims to accelerate Destiny’s technology, which converts industrial and mining waste into usable copper, and strengthen Canada’s presence in sustainable critical mineral production. Destiny Copper operates out of the...
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Arkmineral–Resource has begun designing a major processing plant for the Afrikanda rare-earth metals deposit in Russia’s Murmansk Region, with construction of the complex—capable of processing about one million tons of ore annually—scheduled to start in 2026–2027. According to General Director Andrey Trenin, key technical solutions for the plant, including the quarry, tailings storage, and infrastructure,...
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Adani Enterprises is preparing to commission the first phase of its Kutch Copper smelting facility in Mundra, Gujarat, within the next four weeks, according to company officials at an industry conference in Santiago, Chile. The launch will mark the completion of Phase 1, with an initial capacity of 500,000 tonnes per year and a total...
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Cobalt Blue has entered into a binding agreement with Iwatani Australia to jointly advance development of the Kwinana cobalt refinery in Western Australia. The agreement sets the framework for progressing the project toward a final investment decision (FID) by December 31, 2025. Key conditions to be satisfied before a final decision include verification that cobalt...
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The Weir Group has become the latest member of the International Copper Association (ICA), aligning with the organization’s mission to connect stakeholders across the global copper value chain. The UK-based engineering company is known for its contributions to mining technology, particularly in combining materials science with intelligent automation. Weir’s membership highlights the increasing importance of...
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The U.S.-China trade war has intensified, with the Trump administration imposing a sweeping 104% tariff on Chinese goods. This escalation comes after Beijing refused to remove retaliatory levies on U.S. exports, prompting fears of further disruptions in global supply chains, particularly for critical minerals like lithium and rare earth elements. China dominates the global production...
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The South Korean government has formally requested that the United States exempt its copper products from potential import tariffs under the ongoing Section 232 investigation into copper imports. The investigation, initiated on February 25, 2025, by an executive order from President Donald Trump, aims to evaluate whether copper imports pose a threat to U.S. national...
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China exported 1,365,000 metric tons of primary aluminum and aluminum products in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 7.6% decline compared to the same period last year, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). March exports totaled 506,000 metric tons, reflecting broader trends in China’s aluminum trade amid domestic production shifts and global market pressures....
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Canadian miner Platinum Group Metals (PTM) is considering building a converter matte furnace in South Africa to process concentrate from its proposed Waterberg platinum mine, following pressure from the South African government to prioritize local beneficiation. This shift comes after PTM’s initial plan to export concentrate to a Saudi Arabian smelter faced resistance over national...
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Researchers from the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Centre and Siberian Federal University have developed new palladium-carbon nanocomposite materials with enhanced electrochemical properties, according to the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The materials, synthesized using plasma chemical techniques, show promise for applications in fuel cells, batteries, and other electrochemical devices due to their improved reaction...
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Culpeo Minerals is set to expand its Chilean copper exploration portfolio through a farm-in agreement with Excava Holdings for the Jupiter copper project. The deal grants Culpeo the right to acquire 100% ownership of the 4,000-hectare project, located in the low-altitude Coastal Cordillera region of Chile. Under the agreement, Excava will transfer the Jupiter concessions...
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Brazilian Rare Earths (BRE) has revised its acquisition terms for the Amargosa Bauxite Project in Brazil, reaching a new agreement with Rio de Contas Desenvolvimentos Minerais (Rio Tinto Brazil). The updated terms replace a prior US$40 million milestone payment with a fixed royalty of US$1.00 per wet tonne on future bauxite sales. The Amargosa project,...
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Zinc has emerged as the underperformer among London Metal Exchange (LME) base metals in 2025, weighed down by oversupply concerns and weak demand. The latest benchmark smelter treatment charge between Korea Zinc and Teck Resources reinforces this bearish narrative, with fees dropping to $80 per metric ton—a sharp decline from last year’s $165 per ton...
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Pakistan’s Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has projected that the Reko Diq copper-gold mining project will generate $2.8 billion in revenue in its first year of operation, slated for 2028. The mine, located in Balochistan’s Chagai district, is expected to produce 240,000 metric tons of copper and 300,000 ounces of gold annually during its initial...
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Beijing’s swift response to U.S. tariffs has created new challenges for Chinese copper smelters, which are already grappling with raw material shortages and declining profitability. The 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. copper scrap imports, set to take effect in May 2025, is expected to halt shipments from the United States, a key supplier that accounted...
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Jubilee Metals Group has announced a partnership with a South African platinum group metals (PGM) producer to address the growing stockpile of PGM-bearing material at its operations. The agreement, revealed on April 9, 2025, will facilitate the processing of at least 18,000 tons of surplus material per month, with the potential to increase deliveries to...
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African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) has announced the removal of Thando Mkatshana as CEO of its struggling platinum division following eight years in the role. The leadership change comes after ARM Platinum reported a headline loss of R689 million ($37 million) for the six months ending December 2024, more than double the loss recorded during the...
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ALRO S.A., one of Europe’s largest vertically integrated aluminium producers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art aluminium plate cutting saw at its Slatina facility in Romania. The RON 8 million ($1.76 million) investment aims to bolster the company’s production of high and very high value-added aluminium products for advanced industries such as aerospace and automotive. This marks...
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German metals producer Aurubis is set to ramp up operations at its newly built copper recycling smelter in Richmond, Georgia, marking a significant milestone in the U.S. recycling landscape. The $800 million facility, which took four years to complete, will process 180,000 metric tons of complex copper scrap annually and produce 70,000 tons of refined...
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Evelution Energy has announced plans to establish North America’s first cobalt processing facility in Tacna, Yuma County, Arizona. The $200 million project will produce battery-grade cobalt sulfate, a critical material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and is expected to significantly reduce U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains. Once operational, the facility will process 33,000 metric...
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GeoFrame Energy announced on Tuesday that it will begin construction this summer on a lithium extraction facility in East Texas, aiming to address the growing demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate in the United States. The project is set to leverage innovative Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology powered by geothermal energy, marking a significant step toward...
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