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North America’s end-of-life phones could contain at least $2.2 billion in recoverable critical minerals by 2040. An Ellen MacArthur Foundation report identifies the challenge: turning scattered,…
The US Department of Energy has selected 17 national laboratory projects for $29.5 million in funding under its Mine of the Future Initiative. The research targets…
Ghana’s latest environmental enforcement actions range from a mine shutdown to a pre-closure notice and inspections under review. The cases highlight why operators must maintain valid…
Tronox and Japan’s JX Advanced Metals are committing US$32 million to studies for a proposed rare-earth processing chain spanning Australia and the United States. The plan…
Brazilian Rare Earths has commissioned the first stage of its Camaçari pilot plant in Bahia, producing its first rare earth mineral concentrate. The milestone advances metallurgical…
BHP leads the September 2026 market-cap ranking, followed by Southern Copper and China Shenhua. Their financial results and commodity exposure reveal the diversity of the world’s…
From Ghanaian gold to Congolese cobalt and Indonesian tin, illegal extraction and weak documentation expose gaps in mineral supply chains. The challenge for buyers is proving…
The next leader of the United Nations will take office as critical minerals reshape global trade, industrial policy and energy security. For the mining industry, the…
Sulphuric Acid Supply Chain Risk: How Export Curbs Threaten Copper and Nickel Mining Sulphuric acid rarely features in discussions about the critical minerals supply chain. Yet…
South African diamond mines face falling prices, capital pressure and restructuring. Venetia, Cullinan and Finsch reveal the sector’s investment risks.
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