CATL signs MOU with Rio Tinto on electrification, recycling
The two companies will focus on promoting the electrification of mining operations and exploring battery material recycling.
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Mali to introduce special mining brigade to curb illegal output
Despite a reinforced legal framework and ongoing enforcement since 2020, Mali’s mining sector continues to face major challenges.
Korea Zinc in talks with US tech firms to extract rare earths from data centre waste
The initiative will give the US another source of rare earths beyond its single mine and main supplier China.
Resolute Mining greenlights Doropo gold project investment
West Africa expansion plan advances as company targets output above 500,000 ounces a year by 2028 after key approvals.
Norsk Hydro says Qatalum aluminum smelter to halt curtailment, operate at 60%
Qatalum, which has smelting capacity of 648,000 metric tons per year, began a controlled shutdown on March 3.
Column: Quality is key as some coal rallies amid LNG’s spike on Iran war
The surge in LNG prices has opened the window for gas-to-coal switching in Japan and South Korea.
China widens BHP iron ore ban amid contract talks
Steel mills and traders will be prohibited from taking delivery of Newman fines next week.
US pours $1B into into Latin America critical minerals
White & Case report finds US funding is flowing to lithium and rare earths as countries balance US demands and Chinese cash.
Iran war could leave lasting shock on commodities: report
BMO analysts warn disruptions to oil, chemicals and minerals could reshape commodity markets if tensions persist.