Arkansas aims to become US lithium hub, overcoming Chinese competition, tech challenges
Arkansas is betting its workforce's industrial expertise, electricity rates among the lowest in the US and a permissive regulatory scheme.
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United States Antimony lifts revenue guidance on mining breakthrough
USAC confirmed that the material being mined from Stibnite Hill has grades that are high enough "for a profitable operation."
Copper price rally could cool after surge to record high
Prices are expected to stay in a range of $10,000-$11,000 in 2026/2027 due to a market surplus, Goldman Sachs said.
Ivanhoe Q3 profits shrink on copper mine disruption
During Q3 2025, its Congo copper complex produced 71,226 tonnes of copper concentrate, compared with 112,009 in Q2.
Swedish mining town pays price for Europe’s raw material need
The jewel in the crown at Kiruna is Per Geijer, one of Europe’s biggest deposits of rare earths.
First Quantum reports progress in Panama amid copper mine audit
Miner advances preservation program, power plant restart and looks forward to talks on a long-term agreement.
Eramet cuts spending and vows more turnaround efforts
The company, which has faced weakness in metal prices and production setbacks, has revised down its 2025 capital spending forecast.
Japan’s Sojitz begins importing heavy rare earths from Australia
Since 2011, when Sojitz signed an exclusive sales deal with Lynas for light rare earths for the Japanese market.
Indonesia to give Amman Mineral 400,000t copper concentrate export quota
Indonesia banned exports of copper concentrate and other raw minerals from mid-2023.
