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Freeport says Grasberg on track for full production by end of 2027

Grasberg is now running at 50% of capacity and is expected to reach 65% later this year, Freeport Indonesia's CEO says.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 | 9:03 am

EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Brussels is focusing on strategic reserves and industrial policy due to export curbs revealing vulnerabilities in critical mineral supply.

Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 | 3:55 am

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

Russia considers the resource-rich Central Asian nations its sphere of interest at a time when China has also been increasingly turning its attention to the region.

Reuters | May 19, 2026 | 6:01 pm

Trafigura-backed Terrafame studies producing scandium in Finland

The company has begun a pre-feasibility study to assess obtaining the rare earth metal using a side stream at its uranium recovery plant.

Bloomberg News | May 19, 2026 | 4:12 pm

Multi-million ounce gold and silver deposit defined in Nevada

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Freeport says Grasberg on track for full production by end of 2027

EU targets tungsten, rare earths stockpile to counter China’s grip

Russia is concerned by US, EU rare earth activity in Central Asia, media reports

Trafigura-backed Terrafame studies producing scandium in Finland