Copper and lithium boom reinforces Latin America’s role in the future of mining
Latin America continues to play a pivotal role in the global mining landscape, underpinned by its vast resource base and…
Minor metals
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Masan looks to foreign investors with tungsten mine growth
Masan High-Tech Materials has announced plans to expand its Nui Phao mine and Nui Chiem site in Vietnam, potentially introducing…
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How DLE is turning oilfield wastewater into a valuable lithium source
Lithium demand is set to grow four times by 2035, but the establishment of new projects for traditional lithium mining…
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Critical One, GIP agree to support work at Howells Lake project
Critical One Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) to support work at…
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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…
