Angola’s mining renaissance: Beyond oil to rare earths and diamonds
Long hailed as a prominent oil exporter in Africa, Angola is now capturing international attention for its vast mineral reserves, largely untapped until now. Despite...
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Heavy rainfall forces Glencore to halt operations at McArthur River zinc and lead mine in Australia
Swiss multinational Glencore, a major player in commodity trading and mining, has been compelled to suspend activities at the McArthur River zinc and lead mine...
Unlocking Simandou: A milestone in Guinea’s iron ore saga
The announcement of the US$15 billion financing agreement for the Simandou iron ore project marks a significant milestone in the long and tumultuous journey toward...
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...
Contemporary Amperex Technology reports strong Q1 profits on lower raw material costs, eyes break-even for German factory
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has disclosed a 7 percent increase in net profit for the first quarter compared to the previous year, credited to reduced...
Kazakhstan emerges as key lithium supplier amid growing global demand
Kazakhstan is positioning itself as a significant global supplier of high-quality lithium, essential for the burgeoning power-storage technology industry, as demand for the mineral continues...
China’s ambitious Sahara mine project: Rethinking iron ore sources amid economic shifts
Beijing is undertaking a colossal endeavor in the Sahara Desert, aiming to establish a mine that would serve as an alternative to Australian iron ore,...
