The Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA) is pushing secondary aluminium to the centre of US supply-chain strategy, arguing that recycling-based production can expand domestic aluminium capacity faster and more efficiently than new primary smelters. In this AL Circle interview, SACA...
Iron ore remains Rio Tinto's financial anchor, but growing exposure to aluminium, copper and lithium is changing how investors assess the diversified miner. Rio Tinto is attracting renewed attention among UK-listed metals and mining stocks as its expanding commodity mix creates a valuation picture...
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On Wednesday, November 19, the US miner MP Materials experienced a sharp rise of 8.61 per cent in its stock movement to US$63.55 following a new rare earth refinery deal signed with the US Department of Defence and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Maaden. The signing of the deal stemmed from the...
Indonesia is rich in bauxite. That is no news. It has been exporting bauxite to leading aluminium-producing countries for years. That is no news either. It imposed a ban on its bauxite export back in 2023. While that creates a whirl for a while, the world has re-strategised and found its bauxite...
In nearly 40 years, the US federal government's momentous investment of USD 355 million for the mining technology has been rolled out, as announced by the US Department of Energy (DOE). This funding initiative is made with the focus on expanding and upholding the production of critical minerals...
As part of the plan to create a pool of 5.7 million skilled workers for mining by 2030, the Mines Ministry and the Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) have jointly formed a committee to identify skill gaps and train 5.7 million workers focused on mining critical minerals. Explore- Most accurate...
According to studies by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), recovering the metals and materials from abandoned solar panels could generate a circular economy of almost INR 3.7 billion (USD 444 million) by 2047. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
The seventh edition of the Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture Series, hosted by UNU-INRA in Accra on November 6, brought together policymakers, researchers and industry voices with a single question: what should Africa make of its vast store of critical minerals? Image source:UNU-INRA This...
Lodestar Minerals Limited (ASX:LSR) has lately taken a significant step in its critical minerals strategy by appointing two experienced professionals from the world’s top rare earth companies. The move marks a shift in Lodestar’s focus towards growth in the United States. Explore- Most accurate...
Brazil has yet to tap its full aluminium potential, and the country must look beyond the domestic market and re-enter global trade, according to Luciano Alves, CEO of aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). He said Brazil could lift production and expand its industrial footprint...
ABx Group’s Deep Leads rare earth project has taken another technical step forward, with new impurity-removal tests confirming an Al:TREE ratio of less than 0.005 under near-optimum pH conditions (5.9 and 6.2). The results reinforce confidence in ABx’s ability to produce a high-value, low-impurity...
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that their first large-scale low-emission synthetic graphite plant, which they had featured at G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan (CMAP) in June 2025, would come up in Ontario, Canada. This plant will serve the demand for an...
Mali’s government has reportedly cancelled more than 90 mining exploration permits for minerals such as bauxite, uranium, rare earths, gold, iron ore, and more. The government decided that companies failing to meet new regulatory requirements would have their permits cancelled. The move, confirmed...
Western Australia-based explorer Western Yilgarn NL has released new estimates that mark a notable lift in its bauxite inventory. The update follows the completion of two fresh resource assessments at the New Norcia and Cardea 3 projects, bringing the company’s total JORC-classified bauxite...
The United States and Australia have officially shaken hands to boost the supply chain for rare earths and other essential minerals. This strategic agreement aims to lessen their dependence on China's market control. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out that this partnership will...
Chalco, a major global producer of alumina and aluminium, has recently announced that it has entered into a capital contribution agreement with Yunnan Copper, Chihong Zinc & Germanium, and Chalco Capital. According to the contract, all the participants have agreed to contribute capital for the...
The Malawian government has reportedly banned the export of unprocessed minerals, as the East African nation plans to develop its domestic market for minerals. The restriction, which took effect on 21 October 2025, comes under an executive order signed by Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika....
Global carmakers are in a race to secure vital rare earth minerals before new Chinese export restrictions take effect in November. According to industry veterans, restrictions on exports by the Chinese Government will cause a massive shortage of key mineral products, which will further impact the...
ABx Group has secured another crucial Research and Development (R&D) tax offset of AUD 300,000 (USD 479,847) from the Australian Taxation Office for the R&D work carried out during FY 2024. The refund will be invested to strengthen ABx’s ongoing efforts for further exploration and processing...
Arafura Resources and Alcoa Corporation are going to emerge as the first organisations to benefit from a new partnership between the US and Australia. Jointly driven by both governments, the partnership aims to boost investment in projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory that...
