Supply and demand dynamics propel copper prices to 15-month highs
Copper prices have surged to their highest levels in 15 months, reaching $4.3 (€4.01) per pound in April before settling at $4.2 per pound. This...
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BHP Group explores microbial solution to clean up steel production
In a groundbreaking initiative, mining giant BHP Group is teaming up with Boston startup Allonnia to investigate the potential of harnessing microorganisms to clean its...
AuKing Mining expands reach to Saudi Arabia’s mining sector
AuKing Mining, known for its ventures in remote regions such as Western Australia (WA), Chile, and Laos, is now venturing into a new territory: the...
Bolivia’s lithium industry faces challenges of management, transparency and sustainability
The situation in Bolivia concerning the exploitation of lithium resources is indeed complex. On one hand, there’s a pressing need for economic development, and the...
Western pressure challenges China’s rare earth dominance amid decarbonization push
As the global community intensifies efforts toward decarbonization to combat climate change, China’s significant role in rare earth elements (REEs) production and its expanding influence...
The German steel association urges swift industrial development policy implementation
According to the German steel association WV Stahl, Germany’s return to its status as an industrial hub hinges on the rapid implementation of the country’s...
RHI Magnesita expands presence in US with acquisition of Resco Group
Vienna-based manufacturer of fireproof materials, RHI Magnesita, announces plans to acquire Resco Group, a US-based producer of alumina and refractories, for an enterprise value of...
Europe stands at a crossroads: Strengthening raw materials supply for sustainability and digital transition
Europe faces a crucial juncture with profound implications for its ability to realize the objectives outlined in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), pivotal for...
Ionic Rare Earths gains global attention for Belfast Magnet Recycling Plant
Tim Harrison, the managing director of Ionic Rare Earths Ltd, recently spoke with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio about the significant global interest the...
Lithium in unexpected places: Shale’s hidden treasure unveiled
The discovery of abundant lithium in pyrite minerals within shale, as highlighted by the research led by Shailee Bhattacharya and her team at West Virginia...
