Salar de Atacama expansion set to lift Chile lithium output in 2026
Chile’s lithium production is expected to continue growing in 2026, supported primarily by rising output from the Salar de Atacama,…
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New project launches and ramp-ups set to lift Indonesia’s cobalt output in 2026
Indonesia, once a minor player in the global cobalt market, has emerged as a significant force, largely driven by investment…
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Operational optimisation and project expansions to drive Australia’s lithium supply in 2026
Australia remains the world’s largest lithium producer, accounting for 33.5% of global lithium output in 2025. The country’s lithium mine…
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Musonoi ramp-up and Mutanda feed to drive DRC cobalt output in 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to dominate global cobalt supply, accounting for around 72% of total production…
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BC Government accepts Surge Copper’s Berg Project
The Government of British Columbia (BC) in Canada has accepted Surge Copper’s Berg Project into the province's Critical Minerals Office…
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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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New president, new policy: Bolivia’s shift against lithium protectionism
The blindingly white salt flats of the Salar de Uyuni stretch across thousands of square kilometres in south-western Bolivia. On…
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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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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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US Government plans to acquire more equity stakes in critical mineral companies
The US Government intends to acquire further equity stakes in critical minerals companies as part of its strategy to address…
