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…
Minor metals
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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…
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Vulcan Energy secures $2.6bn financing package for lithium project
Vulcan Energy Resources has received a financing package of €2.2bn ($2.57bn) to completely fund the construction and development of phase…
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Almonty Industries to acquire tungsten project in Montana, US
Toronto-based Almonty Industries has agreed to acquire a tungsten project in Montana and intends to transform it into the first…
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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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Perpetua Resources in talks with mining companies for antimony processing
Perpetua Resources has entered discussions with mining companies Glencore, Trafigura, Clarios, Nyrstar and Sunshine Silver, among others, regarding a partnership…
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American Lithium increases Falchani project investment to $847m-report
Canada-based American Lithium has increased its investment in the Falchani lithium project in Peru by 22%, reaching a total of…
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US Government seeks up to 10% stake in Thacker Pass lithium project
The US Government is reportedly negotiating for up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas as part of a…
