Australia eyes Indonesia’s nickel in its play for critical mineral supremacy
A mere day after swearing in his cabinet on 14 May, freshly re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese boarded a…
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Queensland Government on seismic surveys uncovering critical minerals
In September, the Geological Survey of Queensland (GSQ) wrapped up its project using soundwaves to identify critical minerals across North-West Queensland. Established…
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BHP considers reopening defunct Arizona copper mines
BHP is reportedly considering reopening four long-dormant copper mines in Arizona, a key area of the US copper industry. BHP…
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Teck Resources lowers copper output guidance amid challenges
Teck Resources has revised its copper production guidance for 2025, citing ongoing challenges at its Quebrada Blanca (QB) mine in…
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Audit reveals DRC mining companies under-reported $16.8bn
A state audit has found that mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under-reported $16.8bn in revenue…
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Australia and Queensland governments back Glencore with $395m support package
The Australian and Queensland governments have signed heads of agreement with Glencore to provide a financial support package of up…
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Titan Mining announces $120m financing interest from EXIM for graphite project
Titan Mining Corporation has announced that the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has shown interest in providing up…
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Indonesia shortens mining production quotas to one year
Indonesia has announced a change in the validity of mining production quotas, reducing the period from three years to one…
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Argentina approves McEwen’s $2.7bn copper project under RIGI programme
Argentina has given the green light to Canadian mining company McEwen Copper's $2.7bn (C$3.76bn pesos) Los Azules copper project, allowing…
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The US is copper-rich, but can Trump really “bring copper home”?
The US is home to 5.5% of the world’s copper reserves – the sixth-biggest share globally. However, it has long…
