February 10, 2021 Alrosa to donate vaccines to Angola, Zimbabwe Alrosa will supply the vaccines once emergency-use authorization for the Sputnik V vaccine is granted.
February 10, 2021 Artemis applies for early construction works at Blackwater The early works program will focus on clearing of key infrastructure areas.
February 10, 2021 Baffinland Iron Mines asks court to end hunters blockade Hunters from Arctic Bay and Pond Inlet oppose a proposed mine expansion, which includes building a 110-km railway.
February 10, 2021 Copper price rally reaches new high Copper's mega rally extended further on Wednesday, setting an intraday high of $3.7955 a pound.
February 10, 2021 Aurubis CEO upbeat on outlook, still seeks flat rolled unit sale Company expects high metal prices and strong copper product demand this year.
February 10, 2021 Possible impact of Myanmar coup on China’s metal and rare earth supply Trade flows from Myanmar to China, the world's top metals consumer, likely to be affected say analysts.
February 10, 2021 Tesla deployed more EV battery materials than its four closest competitors combined in 2020 Tesla’s large deployment of battery metals is explained by the rolling out of its made-in-China Model 3s.
February 10, 2021 Australian Strategic Materials’ titanium powder approved for 3D printing The company already signed a non-disclosure agreement towards an initial 1,500-tonne-per-year offtake agreement for titanium metal powder.
February 10, 2021 Gemcorp, Endiama to develop Mulepe diamond project in Angola Gemcorp will own 75% of the business and Endiama 25% and alongside with funding a pilot project, the London-based investment firm will oversee operations.
February 9, 2021 Controversial UK coal mine under review over climate backlash The Woodhouse Colliery would be the first new deep coal mine in the UK in three decades.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am