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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ENDEAVOUR REPORTS FY-2025 guidance on track
London – Endeavour Mining has announced its operating and financial results for Q1-2025, with highlights provided below. OPERATING SUMMARY Ian
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Sibanye Stillwater: Guidance for 2025 unchanged apart from SA gold operations
Operating guidance for the 2025 year is unchanged apart from the SA gold operations (lower production and higher AISC, no
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The global demand for titanium dioxide
The global titanium dioxide market is forecast to be worth more than US$33 billion by 2030, fuelled by global industrial and GDP
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Newmont promotes Natascha Viljoen to President and COO
DENVER – Newmont Corporation has announced that Natascha Viljoen, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been promoted to
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Unlocking tin through e-waste recycling
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream globally, with 62 billion kilograms generated in 2022 according to the Global
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Green Metals play crucial role in clean energy technologies
Green metals play a crucial role in the development of clean energy technologies, including solar panels, electric vehicles and electricity
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Anglo American reports strong start in copper and iron ore in Q1
Anglo American Production Report for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025 can be summarised as follows: Duncan Wanblad, Chief
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Global March 2025 crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 166.1
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Limited impact on mineral commodities from tariffs in Q1
The global economy started the year positively with continued commodity demand growth and inflation seen to be easing or stabilising
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Saudi Arabia’s mining strategy involves downstream processing and manufacturing industries
Saudi Arabia’s strategy involves not only mining its mineral reserves, but also developing downstream processing and manufacturing industries. This includes
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Saudi Arabia has trillions of dollars of untapped mineral resources
World’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, is planning to become a global mining player, by tapping into the country’s estimated
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BARRICK: One of the world’s largest undeveloped copper-gold projects
Islamabad: Barrick Gold Corporation – The Reko Diq Joint Venture have approved the project’s updated Feasibility Study and conditionally approved
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Namibia: The discovery of 20 billion barrels of oil
Namibia is one of the world’s most significant oil frontiers, with estimated offshore reserves of 20 billion barrels and a
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Future-Focused Barrick sets sights on 30% production growth by 2030
Toronto – Having laid the foundation to build the world’s most valued gold and copper company, Barrick Gold Corporation is
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South Africa’s imports over 60% of its required petroleum products
South Africa’s fuel industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the country currently importing over 60% of
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2025 Began with Mining Production Shrinking by 1.2% in January
The publication of the January mining production data comes a day after the presentation of the Budget Speech by the
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The U.S. is Canada’s biggest consumer of mineral resources
Ontario’s resource sector, now on the front lines of a trade war with America, is a significant engine of growth
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South African platinum mine supply to decline by 6% to 3,899 koz in 2025
Global platinum mine supply is expected to resume its multi-year structural decline in 2025, falling by 260 koz to 5,506
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World Platinum: Total supply up 3% in 2024 and is forecast to reduce 4% in 2025
World Platinum Investment Council publishes its Platinum Quarterly data set, which examines activity in the fourth quarter and full year 2024. It also
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Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries
Porous tin foam electrode solves expansion challenges in lithium-ion batteries A breakthrough in lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology has emerged as
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Platinum applications have an important role in the hydrogen value chain
Due to its versatility as a fuel, chemical feedstock and energy carrier, hydrogen is essential for the energy transition, especially
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January 2025 world crude steel production
Brussels, Belgium – World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to the World Steel Association (worldsteel) was 151.4
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Canada pushes US critical mineral alliance to counter Trump’s threat
Canada wants to accelerate the critical mineral strategic alliance with the US, according to key officials, as the country works
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Tungsten market valued at more than US$5billion US dollars
The world market for tungsten was valued at more than US$5billion US dollars in 2022 – but, with each of
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GLENCORE: 2024 production volumes delivered within guidance
Glencore Chief Executive Officer, Gary Nagle in his production report says that 2024 was an important year for Glencore, with
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Anglo American delivers full year production guidance
All of Anglo American businesses delivered their full year production guidance following another solid operational performance in the fourth quarter.
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China’s tungsten supply tariffs bad for defense and tech industries
China announces new export controls on 25 rare metals, including tungsten, which are critical to modern technology. China said new
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Trump supports domestic mining and processing in executive orders
A series of executive orders, signed by President Donald Trump, prioritise domestic energy and critical mineral mining development with a
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Nuclear Renaissance: 60 reactors are under construction across the world
We are experiencing an historic moment in nuclear energy. The West — and much of the rest of the world
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