Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group have expanded their investment plans in Odisha, outlining INR 2.105 trillion (USD 25 billion) of potential investment across 14 projects spanning metals, critical minerals, energy, chemicals and infrastructure. The...
American Rare Earths has appointed Dr Sanja Miskovic as Chief Technical Advisor, with her work focused on process optimisation and recovery as the company advances the feasibility study for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming, USA. Miskovic will work on flowsheet development, mineral...
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India’s ambitious shift towards clean energy could face unexpected challenges from the weather. A new study led by UK meteorologists reveals that combined solar and wind generation can plunge during certain weather events, creating so-called “renewable energy droughts” lasting up to nine days....
In a surprise twist for those watching global trade, a divided US appeals court has determined that Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, further weakening one of the Republican President's scripts for using levies as a linchpin of international economic policy. This ruling may have wide-ranging...
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (CSIM), a registered investment advisory firm, lifted its position in Ferroglobe PLC, a London-based silicone supplier, by 820.5 per cent. This happened during the first quarter, according to its most recent SEC filing. The fund now owns 341,479 shares of...
According to Mysteel OilChem's survey, China's anode material production reported 223,500 tonnes in August, up 3.19 per cent from the previous month and 63.50 per cent from the same period last year, with a monthly average capacity utilisation rate of 62.71 per cent. The anode material producers...
Chinese domestic thermal coal market closed last week (August 25-29) on a bearish note, as demand diminished seasonally despite lingering supply constraints. On Friday, Mysteel assessed 5,500 kcal/kg NAR thermal coal at RMB 695 per tonne (USD 97.5 per tonne) FOB northern ports with VAT, down RMB 7...
Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information, data, analysis, benchmark prices and workflow solutions for the commodities markets and CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, are collaborating to bring increased transparency to the US...
Basin Energy has secured a binding agreement to acquire one of Queensland's most promising uranium and rare earth portfolios, situated near Paladin Energy's Valhalla uranium deposit and Red Metal's Sybella rare earth find. This acquisition paves the way for three exciting exploration models, each...
According to unofficial market feedback obtained by SMM, it is reported that a recent public auction of around 1 tonne of 4N gallium by East Hope Sanmenxia Aluminum Co., Ltd. was successfully concluded. After the final auction and negotiation, the transaction price was around RMB 1,595 per kg....
China's electricity consumption surged to an all-time high of 1.02 trillion kilowatt hours (kWh) in July, up 8.6 per cent compared to the same month last year, according to data from the National Energy Administration (NEA). The record – mainly driven by scorching heatwaves across China and the...
Washington’s borrowing spree is about to hit historic levels. After the latest debt ceiling standoff left its cash reserves depleted, the US Treasury is preparing for one of its largest-ever borrowing sprees. It’s a stark reminder of how costly political standoffs can be, as rising government...
Rio Tinto has paused production at its SimFer project in Guinea after a contractual employee lost his life in an unfortunate incident on August 22. An immediate and detailed safety review has been initiated in collaboration with relevant authorities. The move underscores the company’s ongoing...
In a bold step to slash soaring power costs and fast-track its green journey, Ganesha Ecosphere, one of India’s leading plastic recyclers, has commissioned a 5 MW rooftop solar power system at its Telangana facility. Executed by Solluz Energy, the project will feature Trina 595 Wp solar modules,...
The global rare earth metals market is undergoing a major market shift, as US price interventions, Chinese export restrictions, and surging demand disrupt supply chains and compel countries to rethink their strategies. In mid-July, the US took a bold step to challenge China’s dominance in rare...
Lindian Resources has managed to raise A$ 91.5 million (USD 59.39 million) in funds and has made a dinal investment decision to fully develop Stage 1 of its high-grade Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi. The capital puts Lindian on track to become the world's next significant producer of...
The European Union’s vaunted export engine is sputtering under the combined weight of tariffs, softer demand, and eroding competitiveness. June 2025 marked a dramatic turning point: according to ING’s latest analysis, the bloc’s seasonally adjusted trade surplus collapsed to just EUR 2.8 billion,...
In a bold leap toward self-reliance and semiconductor supremacy, National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is gearing up to become the first Indian company to produce the elusive rare metal gallium within the next two years. On Tuesday, the firm announced its initiative to extract gallium is now at the...
What if the very ground beneath our trains could double as a power source, clever, cost-wise and brilliantly green? India’s transport sector is witnessing a new wave of innovation that blends infrastructure with sustainability. This includes the incorporation of removable solar panels on the...
NTPC Renewable Energy has opened the bidding process for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 300 MW grid-connected solar project in Goa, India. Image used for representational purpose Bids are to be submitted by August 26, 2025, with the same date set for opening. An earnest...
