Rio CEO steps up push to streamline sprawling miner
Simon Trott said a model built around aluminum, lithium, copper and iron ore would help the group “move faster, make better decisions and perform at our best.”
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EU urged to boost critical minerals push amid China curbs
Energy security group calls for a permanent investment network to reduce dependence on Beijing and speed up green transition.
Glencore’s copper output falls again, down 40% since 2018
While global miners lift copper output, Glencore’s production is expected to fall again to 850,000–875,000 tonnes.
Rinehart doubles stake in Arafura Rare Earths
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Southern Copper says Tia Maria project in Peru is 23% complete
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First Quantum Minerals copper output up 15% on Kansanshi expansion
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Australian financiers launch investment firm to tap strategic metals boom
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