Platinum supply growth is to be limited to recycling in the near-term
The Iran war has dominated the global landscape since the US and Israel launched their first strikes on 28 February
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Gulf Aluminium Production Drops to Lowest Level in More Than Ten Years Amid Iran Conflict
Primary aluminium production across the Gulf region fell sharply in April, reaching its lowest level in over a decade as
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Platinum market records its first surplus in six quarters
Total platinum supply increased by 18% year-on-year to 1,736 koz during Q1 2026. Mine supply rose by 22% year-on-year as
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Europe Seeks Independent Rare Earth Pricing System to Reduce Dependence on China
BRUSSELS — Europe is looking to establish its own pricing mechanism for rare earths and specialty metals in an effort
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Advanced lithium carbonate process for battery materials production
Metso is introducing the next generation of its lithium carbonate production process, a proven single-pass technology designed to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from spodumene concentrate with high yield, low operating costs, and in a more sustainable way. The enhanced process contributes
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Building a clean, secure nickel supply chain in the West
Nickel was added to the US critical mineral list in 2022, due to its importance in making stainless steel, superalloys
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PLATINUM: Demand segment round-up
Automotive demand resilient supported by hybridisation and heavy-duty trends:Automotive platinum demand declined by 6% year-on-year (-46 koz) to 720 koz
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Why is tungsten demand rising?
The tightening of supply is happening just as demand is increasing, not just in the rest of the world, but
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Comprehensive upgrade of Concast bloom caster at Mukand’s Kalwa site
Mukand Ltd. had awarded SMS group the contract to upgrade the existing two-strand (ten-meter radius) SMS Concast bloom caster at
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Canada Nickel: where climate policy meets national security
One project increasingly sits at the centre of the nickel environment-geopolitics shift: Canada Nickel. Canada Nickel’s Crawford project in Ontario is among
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Nickel demand to double over the period to 2050
Nickel demand is forecast to double over the period to 2050, driven by the rapid deployment of EV batteries. The
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Total platinum supply to increase by 2% as recycling grows 9%
Platinum Quarterly data set examines activity in the first quarter of 2026 and provides a revised forecast for full year 2026.
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Anglo American to sell its steelmaking coal business for US$3.875 billion
Anglo American has announced that it agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia (“Steelmaking Coal Portfolio”)
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VinMetal to create large integrated steel complex in Vietnam
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – VinMetal, the steel manufacturing arm of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest listed companies, has signed a
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Platinum used to produce large, flawless crystals for electronics and optics applications
In materials science, crystal growth is the process of arranging atoms or molecules into highly-ordered solid structures. For example, the
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EU: sourcing low-carbon nickel or risking failing sustainability
And Europe’s new battery regulation will also require EV battery makers to disclose the carbon footprint of their supply chain
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Alcoa will invest $65 million at its Mosjøen smelter, Norway.
It plans to expand foundry production capabilities to include recycled content in the casting process at the facility. The company
Read moreIndonesia’s nickel output explodes after banning raw ore exports
In June 2025, Indonesia revoked four nickel mining licences in Raja Ampat, an archipelago known as the “last paradise”, after
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Limited tungsten mine pipeline as China dominates supplies
Tungsten supply is one of the most concentrated critical mineral markets in the world with global mine of tungsten production
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Global nickel business in nutshel
Indonesia’s nickel boom comes at cost: Indonesia now produces nearly two-thirds of the world’s refined nickel – up from just 6% a decade
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Egyptalum strategizes $900 million aluminium smelter expansion
Egyptalum plans a $900 million aluminium smelter expansion at its Nag Hammadi, Egypt smelter. It has signed an agreement for
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Louisiana Steel chooses rolling mill technology for its new steel plant
HYUNDAI-POSCO Louisiana Steel LLC (HPLS), a joint venture comprising Hyundai Steel, POSCO, Hyundai Motor Company, and Kia, has commissioned SMS
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Sharp rise of tungsten as China controls roughly 80% of global supply
The price rally in tungsten is being driven by a vicious cycle of US tariffs, Chinese export controls, strategic defense
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Endeavour reports strong Q1-2026 results, guidance on track
Endeavour delivered a strong start to 2026, building on last year’s momentum with another solid quarter of operational performance and
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Tungsten prices surge to record levels nearly 900% over 12 months
The price of tungsten has gone vertical with gains over the past year outpacing those gold and oil. The Rotterdam
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Barrick: Disciplined execution drives strong operational performance
Barrick started the year with another strong quarter. Building on momentum from Q4, the company operated safely and outperformed its
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Upgrade automation at Xiangtan Iron and Steel’s heavy plate mill
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – Xiangtan Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., part of the Hunan Valin Group, has selected Primetals Technologies
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EGA signs Guinea bauxite supply agreement
Emirates Global Aluminium has reached an agreement with the Republic of Guinea over bauxite supplies. The terms of the agreement
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Electric Arc Furnace for High Performance and Reduced CAPEX
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM- Primetals Technologies today announced a new development in electric steelmaking: the EAF Ultimate Move electric arc furnace.
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First Quantum Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for La Granja
Toronto, Ontario – First Quantum Minerals announces the filing of a Technical Report (the “Report”) with an updated Mineral Resource estimate
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