Employees of the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) who have been on strike since January 31 may face disciplinary action, according to a company statement released on Saturday. Over 700 workers have walked off the job, demanding wage increases. ZCMC management stated that some employees failed to report to work, while others left their...
READ MORERohit Pathak, CEO of Copper Business at Hindalco Industries, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at the International Copper Association (ICA), recognizing his leadership and contributions to the global copper industry. In this role, Pathak will help shape international strategies, focusing on sustainability, industry growth, and best practices in copper production. His expertise...
READ MORETartana Minerals Limited is engaged in advanced discussions with Mt Garnet Mineral Finance Pty Ltd (MGMF) regarding a potential agreement to access the Mungana Processing Plant. The agreement would allow Tartana to mine its copper ore and transport it 25 kilometers to the Mungana facility for processing into copper sulphide concentrate. With an annual processing...
READ MORELithium battery recycling is emerging as a key solution for reducing environmental impact and securing future supplies of critical battery metals. A Stanford University study highlights that recycling lithium-ion batteries emits less than half the greenhouse gases (GHGs) of traditional mining while using only a quarter of the water and energy. Recycling defective scrap materials...
READ MORESaudi Aluminum Casting Foundry, a subsidiary of Obeikan Glass, has commenced trial operations at its aluminum casting facility in Al-Madina Al-Munawwara Industrial City. The facility is set to produce a range of aluminum products as part of its manufacturing and casting processes. The company stated that the pilot phase will continue until factory equipment is...
READ MOREAluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on a single site, has initiated a pilot programme to test an electric, battery-powered Aluminium Fluoride (AlF3) feeding vehicle. The vehicle, developed by Techmo Car S.p.A., is currently undergoing evaluation in Reduction Lines 4, 5, and 6. The trial will assess the vehicle’s performance and efficiency, with...
READ MOREMetals One has released the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Finland Black Schist Ni-Cu-Co-Zn Project, conducted by Wardell Armstrong International. The study focuses on the Rautavaara (R1) and Paltamo (P5) deposits, providing an initial assessment of their economic potential and viability. The PEA identifies Rautavaara as the primary economic driver of...
READ MOREFormer U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he wants Ukraine to supply the United States with rare earth minerals as a form of repayment for financial support provided during its conflict with Russia. Speaking at the White House, Trump said Ukraine was open to the proposal and emphasized the need for “equalization” in return for...
READ MOREACG has announced the appointment of Michael R. Pompeo, former U.S. Secretary of State, as a Non-Executive Director. Pompeo, who served as the 70th U.S. Secretary of State from 2018 to 2021 and as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 2017 to 2018, brings extensive geopolitical expertise and a strong global network to...
READ MORECopper, dubbed the “metal of electrification,” is essential for solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles (EVs), and power grids. With EVs requiring nearly four times more copper than internal combustion vehicles, its availability is crucial to India’s carbon-constrained future. Demand for copper is expected to double to 50 million metric tons by 2035, driven by...
READ MOREKBR has been awarded a contract by Weardale Lithium for the development of one of Europe’s key lithium brine extraction demonstration facilities in Eastgate, County Durham, UK. Under the agreement, KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for the plant. The facility aims to scale up to a commercial production target of 10,000...
READ MOREMinera Ojos del Salado, a subsidiary of Lundin Mining, has been fined $3.3 million by Chile’s Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente (SMA) following an investigation into the 2022 sinkhole at the Alcaparrosa mine. The ruling also mandates the continued closure of the mine due to four environmental violations. Mining operations at Alcaparrosa have been suspended since...
READ MORETanzania has signed a $2.15 billion agreement with two Chinese firms to build a railway connecting its main port of Dar es Salaam to a nickel mine in Burundi. Tanzania Railways Corp. awarded the contracts to China Railway Engineering Group Ltd. and China Railway Engineering Design and Consulting Group Co. Transport Minister Makame Mbarawa stated...
READ MOREBHP Group has commissioned Fluor Australia and Hatch Pty to oversee the staged expansion of its copper smelter and refinery facilities in South Australia, including at Olympic Dam, one of its largest copper projects. The first phase will see an investment of over A$40 million ($25 million) for strategy and planning. Phase one of the...
READ MOREKBR has been awarded a contract by Weardale Lithium Limited to support one of Europe’s most advanced lithium brine extraction demonstration facilities in Eastgate, County Durham, United Kingdom. The facility will extract lithium carbonate from geothermal groundwater sourced from existing production wells, with plans to scale up to a commercial production target of 10,000 tons...
READ MORERain City Resources has commissioned a containerized pilot plant utilizing Avonlea Lithium Corporation’s proprietary Advanced Chemical and Cavitation Extraction technology (ACCELi) for direct lithium extraction (DLE). The plant, designed for pre-commercial trials, has a flow-rate capacity of 150 barrels per day and successfully completed a wet test in Calgary. It is now prepared for shipping...
READ MOREThe Canadian federal government has announced a $41 million investment in Foran Mining Corporation’s Saskatoon office to support the development of emissions-free copper production. The funding will be used to expand Foran’s McIlvenna Bay plant in Saskatchewan, creating 400 new jobs and advancing the country’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy. James Steels, Chief Financial...
READ MOREStardust Power, an American developer of battery-grade lithium products, has officially commenced construction on a $1.2 billion lithium refinery at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on January 22, was attended by company officials, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, Muskogee Mayor Patrick Cale, and other state and local representatives. The 66-acre...
READ MORESt. Louis-based Phinix has initiated a two-year, $1.8 million cost-shared project funded by the Remade Institute in Rochester, New York. The initiative, titled “Commercial Removal of Fe and Mn from Molten Aluminum Scrap Melts,” aims to enhance the quality and sustainability of recycled aluminum by eliminating metallic impurities from aluminum melts. This project builds upon...
READ MOREThe aluminium premium for shipments to Japanese buyers for the first quarter of 2025 has been set at $228 per metric ton, marking the highest level in nearly a decade. This represents a significant increase from the $175 per metric ton premium in the previous quarter and marks the fourth consecutive quarterly rise, according to...
READ MORETaural India, an integrated aluminum foundry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to expand its advanced manufacturing operations in Supa, Ahilya Nagar. The agreement, finalized during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, underscores Maharashtra’s dedication to fostering industrial growth in Tier II regions. Currently operating a 300,000 sq....
READ MOREMarine Air Flow International, an Australian manufacturer known for its engine ventilation equipment, has shifted to using Capral Aluminium’s LocAl Super Green, a low-carbon aluminium solution. This transition marks a step toward sustainability for the company, which supplies filtration systems to ensure clean air in marine engine rooms. Nearly half of its business comes from...
READ MOREResearchers at Stanford University have identified niobium phosphide as a material capable of outperforming copper in conducting electricity at the nanoscale. This breakthrough could pave the way for more efficient and compact electronic devices, significantly reducing energy consumption and overcoming limitations posed by traditional materials. Copper has long been a cornerstone of electrical conductivity, but...
READ MOREIn 2024, Russia’s Seligdar reported an 8% increase in consolidated revenue from metal sales, reaching 58.2 billion rubles (approximately $776 million). Revenue from gold sales rose by 6% to 50.8 billion rubles ($677 million), while revenue from tin, tungsten, and copper concentrates grew by 19%, totaling 7.5 billion rubles ($100 million). In the gold mining...
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