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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ABx Group, an Australian exploration and critical mineral production firm, has reported a breakthrough in its rare earth processing at the Deep Leads Project in northern Tasmania. The company achieved over 98 per cent of rare earths during its impurity removal tests - a major step towards...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has just rolled out the next step in its mission to create sustainable metal premium pricing for brands that are LME-approved. As part of this exciting initiative, the Exchange is set to introduce a new entity under the HKEX Group in Dubai, which will serve as the...
In an effort to strengthen Beijing’s control over global supply chains, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced a new expansion of its export control regime for rare earth elements. The new expansion also includes several new materials and processing equipment alongside the rare earth...
From being a bauxite-rich nation to now positioning itself as a potential global powerhouse in critical minerals, Brazil stands at the crossroads of industrial opportunity and sustainable development. Nestled in South America, Brazil ranks first in niobium, second in rare earths, graphite and iron...
Resource development and recycling A core priority of the plan is to strengthen resource development and utilisation. Strategic initiatives will target breakthroughs in the exploration of key minerals such as copper, aluminium, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and tin. Regions with favourable conditions...
Pakistan has sent its very first shipment of enriched rare earth elements and essential minerals to the United States, kicking off a USD 500 million partnership that was officially established just last month. The shipment that arrived at the US Strategic Metals (USSM) on Thursday is expected to...
India’s clean energy push is constrained by its heavy reliance on imported lithium — the rare earth element vital for EV batteries, smartphones, and renewable power. Despite government initiatives, domestic reserves remain untapped, leaving recycling as the only near-term alternative. Image for...
As the global clean energy transition, electric vehicle boom, and digital economy accelerate, India has realised the hard truth that its deep reliance on imported critical minerals is unsustainable. Thus, in an attempt to increase the domestic production of critical minerals, India is considering...
Rio Tinto, in partnership with Founders Factory, has unveiled six new investments spanning laser-based superdeep drilling, ecosystem restoration, robotic revegetation solutions, mineral waste valorisation for extracting critical metals and nature and biodiversity monitoring. The investments reflect...
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has published a new report, “Let’s Not Waste the Next Four Years,” setting out key actions to speed up the UK’s transition to a circular economy. Released in September 2025, the report comes at a time when the government is advancing overlapping...
Andromeda Metals, a fast-growing South Australian company aiming to become The Great White Mineral Company, has unveiled its scoping study on the patented high-purity alumina (HPA) process. The study reveals impressive market-leading economics, with effective utilisation of kaolin feedstock sourced...
Nigeria's bauxite mining sector is on the brink of a major transformation, setting itself up as a key player in the growth of the country's aluminium industry in 2025 and beyond. Bauxite, being the vital raw material for aluminium production, is crucial for a wide range of industrial uses,...
Altmin Private Limited, a pioneer in Battery Materials and Supply Chain has now secured the first project from India to be listed with the Mineral Security Partnership. In 2023, the Ministry of Mines proposed Altmin’s project to refine lithium - as India’s 1st project under the US-led, 14-nation...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to share that it has confirmation that aluminium will be included in both the critical and growth categories within the UK Government’s forthcoming Critical Minerals Strategy, due for publication in October. This recognition places aluminium at the centre...
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...
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...
Saudi Arabia’s mining sector is fast emerging as a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 transformation. With SAR 246 billion (USD 66.4 billion) in committed investments and untapped mineral wealth estimated at USD 2.5 trillion, the industry is poised to become the nation’s third...
