Codelco submits $1.3B plan to prolong Radomiro Tomic mine life to 2058
The proposal aims to boost the mine's capacity to an average of 725,000 tonnes per day, up from its current level of 675,000 daily tonnes.
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Canada invests C$850,000 in Indigenous critical minerals projects
The funding announcement aligns with the broader Canadian critical minerals strategy.
Column: Europe falling behind in critical minerals race
In 2024, 95% of EU rare earth imports came from just three countries: China, Malaysia and Russia, according to Eurostat.
Precious metals extend rally as silver price surpasses $90
Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%.
Northern Graphite to build $200M Saudi plant with partner
Supply is to come from the company’s Okanjande project in Namibia, where Northern expects to start producing graphite concentrate in 2028.
Almost 75% of mining M&As flow to Latin America: McKinsey
New report shows capital clustering in lower-risk regions as critical minerals demand outpaces supply and funding gaps widen.
Saudi Public Investment Fund plans to spin off mining firm Manara
Manara, a joint venture between Maaden and the $925 billion PIF, was established in 2023 to invest in critical minerals abroad.
Copper price extends hot start to year, tin price breaks record
Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange reached a record $13,310 per ton.
China’s coal imports post biggest annual drop
Gas imports also slipped for the first time in three years.