Various project ramp-ups set to boost global lithium output in 2026
Global lithium production is estimated to have increased significantly by 19.7% in 2025 to reach 338,300 tonnes (t), supported by…
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Australia’s Groote Eylandt mine to support global manganese supply growth in 2026
Global manganese production remains heavily concentrated in Africa, with South Africa, Gabon, and Ghana collectively accounting for a substantial share…
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Critical minerals and policy reforms drive sustained growth in Asia Pacific’s mines
Asia Pacific is one of the world’s leading mining regions, endowed with abundant reserves, strong domestic demand and expanding downstream…
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Project ramp-ups and expansions set to lift global iron ore output in 2026
Global iron ore output is projected to increase by 1.9% in 2025 to reach 2,612.7 million tonnes (mt), up from…
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DRC and Indonesia anchor global cobalt supply growth through 2026
Cobalt production has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand and substantial investments from both the government…
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Indonesian coal output to face sustained pressure in 2026 amid demand uncertainty
Indonesia’s coal production is expected to decline by 9% in 2025, falling to around 761 million tonnes, primarily due to…
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Operational recovery will drive Australia’s copper production growth in 2026
Australia’s copper production is forecast to decline in 2025, falling to 710 kilotonnes (kt), primarily due to operational disruptions at…
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Global coal production growth to slow in 2026, amid shifting supply dynamics
Global coal production in 2026 is expected to remain flat with an annual growth of 0.2% to 9,355.8 million tonnes…
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Operational recovery forecast to drive strong growth in DRC copper output in 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) copper production is expected to grow moderately in 2025, supported by efficiency gains at…
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Australia’s mining sector strengthens toward 2030
Australia’s mining industry is set to enter a period of steady, production-led expansion through 2030, supported by a strong resource…