BHP: Record copper and iron ore production drives strong 2025 performance
BHP delivered record iron ore and copper production, which demonstrates the strength and resilience of BHP business and underpins its
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China leads on small modular reactors deployment
As countries in the West finalise approvals and pilot schemes, China is already building and operating SMRs. The high-temperature gas-cooled
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Rio Tinto record production from bauxite and Oyu Tolgoi operations
MELBOURNE, Australia – Rio Tinto releases second quarter 2025 production results. Executive Summary Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm said:
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Canada’s next gold mine could lead the way in organic growth
Whereas multi-million-ounce gold deposits are becoming increasingly difficult to find, there is still plenty of gold in the hills, according
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Emirates Global Aluminium starts USA recycling expansion
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has started production at the expansion of its Spectro Alloys aluminium recycling plant in Minnesota, USA.
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AngloGold Ashanti to acquire Augusta Gold to consolidate
Nevada District AngloGold Ashanti and certain of its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement with Augusta Gold to acquire
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Canada’s Aluminerie Alouette locks renewable power supply deal
Aluminerie Alouette has secured an agreement which will see it supplied with renewable energy until 2045. The Canadian aluminium producer
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Fully integrated and automated forging line at Perryman in the USA
SMS group has completed successfully the commissioning of a fully integrated and automated forging line at Perryman Company’s site in
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Kibali, Africa’s largest and greenest gold mine, continues to deliver growth
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo – Drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor continue to strengthen confidence in its scale and
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Canada’s small modular reactors bet moves from paper to concrete
In May 2025, Ontario Power Generation received the final approval to begin construction on the first of North America’s first grid-scale SMR:
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Lumwana expansion in full swing as Barrick builds tier one copper mine
The Lumwana expansion builds on a remarkable turnaround that has seen the operation evolve from a struggling asset into a
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2025 outlook for the platinum recycling market
As of 30th April 2025, spent autocatalysts remain exempt from the slew of new tariffs, which should support the tentative
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Driving forces behind the second nuclear renaissance
As we outline in our analysis “Nuclear energy is back“, the main reasons driving this second nuclear renaissance are a
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Alro commissions electricaluminium alloy aging furnace
Romanian producer Alro has commissioned an electric aluminium alloy aging furnace. The company invested RON11.5 million ($2.65 million) is the
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2025 outlook for the platinum market
The outlook for the platinum market in 2025 has become increasingly uncertain due to the United States’ fluctuating trade policy,
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Small modular reactors are reshaping uranium demand
In 2025, there have been at least 6 major approvals or construction starts for small modular reactors (SMRs) globally —
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Supporting beneficiation but opposing policies that harm mining sector
Johannesburg-The Minerals Council South Africa is fully supportive of adding value to the country’s minerals, however, the process to create
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PLATINUM: Deficit of 816 koz in Q1 2025 on lower supply and higher demand
During Q1 2025, platinum supply and demand trends diverged. Total platinum supply declined by 10% year-on-year due to a 13%
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Mining and overall real GDP growth start 2025 on the back foot
As expected, real GDP growth momentum weakened in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 as the economy expanded by only
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Platinum-based hydrogen fuel cells are providing power solutions for AI growth
According to the International Energy Agency, worldwide electricity demand from data centres is set to more than double by 2030
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CELSA medium section mill upgraded with new process automation
For CELSA Barcelona’s medium section mill, located in Castellbisbal, Spain, SMS group has successfully upgraded the process automation system, executing
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Vedanta Aluminium progresses with green anode plant
Vedanta Aluminium says it anticipates to unveil a green anode plant later this month. The Indian aluminium producer said work
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South Africa transport minerals by rail is expensive and inefficient
South Africa was a key mining jurisdiction on the continent for many years. However, mounting institutional weaknesses have created several
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PLATINUM RECYCLING: 2025 first quarter market review
Global recycling supply increased by 2% year-on-year to 372 koz, as improvement in autocatalyst recycling offset the 11% contraction in
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Molten metals analysis solution for aluminium customers
Dynamic Concept and DTE have partnered to offer a molten metals analysis solution for aluminium customers. The agreement will see
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China halts rare earth exports, Australia may fill the gap
Anthony Albanese, Australia’s prime minister, has pledged to invest A$1.2bn in a strategic reserve for critical minerals if he wins
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2025 first quarter platinum market review
The platinum market deficit deepened markedly in Q1’25, driven by ongoing uncertainty related to US tariffs and production constraints in
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Cost-effective solutions for reliable flame-hardening process control
Detecting infrared radiation within this specific wavelength typically requires the use of cooled detectors. While these cameras offer high-precision thermal
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Green Aluminium: Increased recycling, pushing CO2 reduction to limit
Hydro and Nemak have collaborated for more than two decades to deliver high-quality foundry alloy products to car manufacturers. Now,
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Clean energy technologies drive demand for green metals in Africa
The transition to clean energy technologies continues to drive demand for green metals. Despite prevailing challenges, Africa stands to play
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