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Critical Minerals

Greenland Mines expands alumina and critical minerals strategy with stake in AnorTech
Alumina
Greenland Mines will fortify its foothold in the critical minerals segment of the economy through a strategic investment in the mineral-focused technology and resource development company, AnorTech Inc., for an initial equity stake of 9.9 per cent. Under the terms of this agreement, Greenland Mines will also have an option to increase its ownership in AnorTech to no more than 19.9 per cent over the next six months. This action bolsters Greenland's determination to create a comprehensive supply ...
Resouro advances billion-dollar rare earth and titanium extraction plan in Brazil
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Resouro Strategic Metals has released an exciting preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Tiros rare earth and titanium project located in Brazil that suggests it has the potential for a USD 1 billion operation. This proposed starter project has been calculated to be able to generate a post-tax net present value (NPV) of USD 714.9 million (about CAD 1 billion) at an 8 per cent discount rate and will provide a very robust post-tax internal rate of return (IRR) of 44 per cent. The company ...

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China exported 25,378 tonnes of rare-earth ore, metals and compounds between January and May 2026, up 2.2 per cent from the same period a year earlier, according to customs data. While export volumes rose only slightly, the value of those shipments climbed much faster. Export earnings reached USD 243.63 million during the five-month period, marking a 44.9 per cent increase compared with the previous year. In May alone, China's rare-earth exports totalled 5,490.4 tonnes, with shipments valued ...
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USA Rare Earth gains after Colorado processing facility begins operations
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17 Jun 2026
USA Rare Earth shares rose nearly 7 per cent after the company announced the start-up of its hydrometallurgical demonstration facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The facility is expected to play a key role in the company’s efforts to build a rare earth supply chain outside China. First production of separated rare earth oxides is targeted for the third quarter of 2026. According to the company, the plant will process material from multiple sources, including ore from its Round Top project in ...
Reliance, Vedanta and Adani show interest in Andhra Pradesh rare earth projects
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13 Jun 2026
Reliance Industries, Vedanta and Adani Group are among a number of companies that have expressed interest in setting up rare earth processing facilities in Andhra Pradesh, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as India looks to expand its capabilities in critical minerals and reduce its reliance on imports for materials used in sectors such as electric vehicles, electronics and clean energy. Sources said around 10 companies have shown interest in developing facilities ...
Is China’s critical mineral refining network the hidden backbone of AI, EV, defence?
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12 Jun 2026
China is marking its footprint as the world's leading processor of critical minerals, extending its influence well beyond mining into the refining stage, which highlights modern technologies. The country currently dominates refined production for 19 of the world's 20 key critical minerals, including gallium, graphite, rare earths and lithium that are driving growth across the sectors of electric vehicle (EV), artificial intelligence (AI) and defence, amongst others.  China’s refining dominanc ...
India and the UK strengthen critical minerals cooperation with the GSCO launch
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10 Jun 2026
India and the United Kingdom have formally launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO), a joint initiative aimed at improving cooperation, information-sharing and technology collaboration in the critical minerals sector. The observatory was officially launched on June 5, 2026. It was first announced during the visit of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to India in October 2025 as part of efforts to “expand mineral coverage, integrate advanced technologies and unlock new ...
Venezuela's bauxite reserves draw India's attention as mineral talks expand
Bauxite
06 Jun 2026
As India looks to secure supplies of critical minerals and industrial raw materials, Venezuela's large bauxite reserves are attracting attention alongside its deposits of gold, diamonds, coltan and iron ore. The issue came up during a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in New Delhi on Thursday, where mining and mineral resources were being discussed.  Speaking after the meeting, Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East) at the Ministry ...
200 companies join Johannesburg roadshow to bolster EU’s critical minerals and energy cooperation with South Africa
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02 Jun 2026
Around 200 companies attended a European Union investment roadshow in Johannesburg on June 1 as the bloc moved forward with plans to invest EUR 12 billion (USD 13.98 billion) in South Africa’s critical mineral endeavours. The event was held as competition continues to grow globally for access to critical minerals used in clean energy, defence and artificial intelligence. Hosted at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the roadshow was the first major effort to mobilise investment under the 2025 EU ...
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