Adani’s giant copper smelter caught up in global ore shortage
Kutch Copper’s slow start is a reminder of the hurdles facing India’s efforts to increase its metals self-reliance.
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The Wicheeda project aimed to contribute significantly to the domestic supply of rare earth elements.
Value of EV battery nickel second highest on record, cobalt at 30-month high
Low LFP-penetration markets, Europe is off to the races in 2025 and US buyers pull forward purchases before subsidies end.
Lynas warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie
It estimates a potential shortfall equivalent to one month's production during the quarter.
The three days when BHP tried to crash a copper mining mega deal
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Q2 Metals expands mineralization at Quebec lithium project with space exploration tech
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China’s Premier launches charm offensive on rare earths at G-20
Beijing will “promote mutually beneficial cooperation and peaceful use of key minerals,” Li Qiang said.
Trafigura staff raised nickel concerns years before fraud claim
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US EXIM to invest $100B in critical minerals and energy, says chair
The first tranche of investments, according to chair John Jovanovic, will be in Egypt, Pakistan and Europe.