Indonesia’s nickel challenge shifts from mining to processing
Indonesia has already won the race to become the world's dominant nickel producer. The next challenge is more complex: economically…
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Alex Gonzalez
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Critical minerals didn’t disappear from the West, structural forces pushed them away
In May 2026, the US Department of Energy announced $45.7m for 19 projects to help fill domestic critical minerals and…
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Thailand’s largest lignite mine installs two MMD mineral sizer stations
Thailand's largest lignite (brown coal) mine has commissioned two new mineral sizer stations as part of a long-term programme to…
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The UK’s critical minerals ambitions will need Cornwall
Cornwall is entering a new phase in its mining and geo-resources history, defined by emerging extraction technologies, critical minerals development and renewed investment. …
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Can Brazil become a key rare earth supplier for the West?
As Western governments seek to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth supply chains, Brazil is emerging as one of the…
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The UK’s lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!
The latest issue of our digital magazine, MINE, is out now. Read it online here on any device. This edition centres on lithium.…
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Eramet, Lithosquare and BRGM to use AI in critical minerals exploration across Africa
French mining group Eramet has signed a framework agreement with AI mineral exploration company Lithosquare and France's national geological survey,…
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Q&A: Inside PLS’ Pilgangoora, how lithium ore sorting became a core process
Australia’s lithium sector is entering a more disciplined phase. After years of rapid expansion driven by electric vehicle demand and…
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Vizsla Copper begins 10,000m drilling at Alaska Palmer VMS project
Vizsla Copper has commenced diamond drilling at its Palmer volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) project in southeast Alaska, launching the first…
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G7 rare earth targets could spur investment in non-Chinese supply chains
New G7 commitments to reduce dependence on concentrated rare earth supply chains could accelerate investment in mining, processing and recycling…