Malaysia to ban export of rare earths to boost domestic industry
China recently announced curbs of some critical metals used in the semiconductor industry.
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Australian mineral prospectors double fund inflows to A$2.84bn in quarter – report
Conditions have improved for explorers after they had moved into cash preservation mode early in the year.
Russia’s largest untapped copper deposit starts concentrate production
The long-awaited Udokan project in Russia's far east is coming on stream at a challenging time.
Scotgold shares halted as firm’s future in limbo
Scotgold said financing talks were at an “advanced stage”, but it it risks going into administration if it fails to secure investment.
Australian Resources Industry Skills and Education awards student scholarships
Rhys Thurstun from Redeemer Lutheran College and Mufaro Tom from the University of Newcastle are this year's recipients.
How to optimize cement production to reduce limestone use
Researchers are working to make it easier to steer cement production towards a lower climate impact.
Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting takes major stake in Liontown
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has positioned herself as the kingmaker in Albemarle’s $4.3bn takeover bid for Liontown Resources.
Antamina’s president says Peru should focus on brownfield projects
Víctor Gobitz proposed concentrating efforts on brownfield projects given that there are no new operational deposits in Peru.
US lags behind China, India, EU when it comes to battery recycling – report
The US still needs to deploy the necessary infrastructure to match the recycling pace of those regions, a recent report by IDTechEx shows.
