Argentina, the world’s fifth-largest lithium producer, is set to increase its lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) production by 75% in 2025, reaching an estimated 130,800 metric tonnes. This growth will be driven by new operations in Salta and expansions in Catamarca and Jujuy, the northern provinces with the largest lithium mining activities, according to Alejandra Cardona,...
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Rain City Resources has announced the arrival of its ACCELi mineral extraction pilot plant in Springfield, Pennsylvania, where operations are set to begin this week. The pilot will focus on extracting lithium and other critical minerals from wastewater brine associated with natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale Formation. The ACCELi Plant represents a pre-commercial...
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EV Resources has announced the sale of its La Cienega copper project in Arizona to fellow ASX-listed explorer Magnum Mining and Exploration. The deal includes a 2% net smelter return (NSR) royalty on future copper production from the project, enabling EV Resources to retain some upside while freeing up capital for its other critical minerals...
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Chile’s state-owned copper producer, Codelco, reported an increase in copper production during the first quarter of 2025, slightly exceeding output from the same period last year. This growth comes despite challenges such as a nationwide power outage in February that temporarily disrupted operations. The company remains on track to meet its annual production target of...
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Sayona Mining has announced updates on its proposed merger with Piedmont Lithium, a transaction that will result in the formation of a new entity named Elevra Lithium Limited, pending shareholder approval. The combined company aims to become a major player in the North American lithium industry. Upon completion of the merger, the Elevra Lithium Board...
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Singapore’s three major banks—OCBC, UOB, and DBS—are under scrutiny for their financing of Indonesia’s Harita Nickel, a mining company whose smelting and refining operations rely heavily on coal-powered captive plants. Environmental advocacy group Market Forces flagged the banks for providing loans to Harita despite their pledges not to finance new coal-fired power plants. OCBC tops...
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Altona Rare Earths has announced a significant discovery of high-grade gallium at its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique, with concentrations reaching 232 grams per tonne (g/t). The find, located in the Fluorite Zone and Target 6 areas, includes a continuous intercept of 77 g/t gallium over 100 meters in drill hole MM039, with a high-grade...
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Liontown Resources has officially begun underground production at its Kathleen Valley operation in Western Australia, marking a historic milestone as Australia’s first underground lithium mine. The initial blast occurred at the Mt Mann orebody, initiating the transition from open pit to underground mining, which will continue through the 2025–26 financial year (FY26). This development is...
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The European Union has approved a series of countermeasures in response to tariffs imposed by the United States on aluminium imports. On April 9, EU member states voted overwhelmingly in favor of the European Commission’s proposal to levy additional duties ranging from 10% to 25% on various American goods. These tariffs will begin to take...
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CMOC Group, the world’s largest cobalt miner, reported a 20.7% increase in cobalt production during the first quarter of 2025, reaching 30,414 metric tons. Copper output also rose by 15.7%, totaling approximately 171,000 tons. These gains were achieved despite the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) imposing a four-month ban on cobalt exports in February to...
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China produced a record 1.122 million metric tons of copper cathode in March 2025, marking a 6.0% increase from February and a 12.3% rise year-on-year, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). The first quarter of 2025 saw total copper cathode production reach 3.194 million metric tons, up 9.4% compared to the same period last year....
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Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals has paused arbitration proceedings in a bid to resolve its dispute with the Panamanian government over the closure of its Cobre Panamá copper mine. This decision, announced on March 31, 2025, follows signals from Panama’s President José Mulino that alternative solutions are being considered. The move could pave the...
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Chile’s state copper commission, Cochilco, announced on Monday that copper prices have likely reached their highest point for 2025 due to escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. The commission forecasts average copper prices will remain above $8,000 per ton this year but warns that ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties could weaken future...
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Marula Mining has confirmed receipt of payments from the initial copper concentrate sales originating from the Kinusi Copper Mine in Tanzania’s Dodoma Region. The mine is operated by Takela Mining Tanzania, a local exploration and mining company. Sales receipts for the first two trucks—totaling approximately 50 tonnes—have been received, representing part of a 250-tonne trial...
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China has imposed new export restrictions on seven rare earth elements, escalating trade tensions with the United States. The announcement, made on April 4, 2025, is part of Beijing’s response to tariffs introduced by former President Donald Trump and could disrupt global supply chains for materials critical to high-tech industries, including electric vehicles and defense...
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Glencore has confirmed that its Mount Isa copper mine in north-west Queensland will cease production at the end of July 2025, marking the end of over 100 years of continuous operation. The closure, initially announced in October 2023, is attributed to low ore grades and aging infrastructure that render the mine no longer economically viable....
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Novelis, a global aluminum rolling and recycling company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced the closure of two U.S. manufacturing facilities as part of its restructuring efforts. The Richmond, Virginia facility will cease operations on May 30, 2025, resulting in the loss of 72 jobs, while the Fairmont, West Virginia plant will close permanently on...
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Chloroplant Company Limited, a subsidiary of Marcon LC, has been awarded a $17 million contract by Singapore-based H1Hydro Group to design, build, and operate a 10 MW green hydrogen plant in Sarawak, Malaysia. The facility, set to launch in early 2026, will utilize advanced modular European electrolysis technology to optimize efficiency and scalability. Sarawak is...
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Vulcan Energy has completed its acquisition of German company Geox, including its geothermal wells, renewable energy infrastructure, and a geothermal and lithium license area near the city of Landau. The move consolidates Vulcan’s control over key upstream assets for its Phase One Lionheart Project. This acquisition replaces a previous joint venture and brine offtake agreement...
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Boliden has secured all necessary regulatory approvals for its acquisition of Somincor (Neves-Corvo) in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden, following approval from the European Commission. The initial announcement of the acquisition was made December 9, 2024. The approvals include competition clearance from the European Commission, approval from the Inspectorate for Strategic Products under the Foreign...
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Denarius Metals has launched mining operations at its Zancudo Project in Colombia, with initial production expected in the second quarter of 2025. The development follows the company’s progress in securing a mining license and environmental approvals throughout 2024. A mine contractor has begun opening four production fronts at the site over the next several months,...
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Novelis, an international aluminum rolling company, informed its Fairmont, West Virginia, employees on Monday, March 31, 2025, that the local plant will permanently shut down on June 30, 2025, resulting in the loss of approximately 189 jobs. This marks the second major job loss for the region within a year. Fairmont Deputy Mayor Josh Rice,...
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India’s primary aluminium production saw a marginal increase of 0.9% to 3.836 million tonnes between April 2024 and February 2025, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Mines. During the same period, refined copper production grew by 7.1% to 497,000 tonnes. India ranks as the world’s second-largest aluminium producer, is among the top 10...
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Hyundai Mobis has announced a $42.3 million (KRW 62 billion) deal with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to secure a 15-kiloton supply of low-carbon aluminum to reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing. The South Korean auto parts manufacturer plans to use the material for lightweight mobility solutions, incorporating it into key automobile components like chassis. The exact...
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