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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.
The US conflict minerals rule requires certain companies to investigate and disclose the origins of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. Here is what Section 1502 requires—and…
The United States has substantial mineral resources. Yet bringing a new mine into production can take decades. For critical minerals, that long journey raises questions about…
The US strategic critical minerals reserve has moved closer to physical procurement. On 23 September 2026, Glencore and Mercuria became the first two participants in VaultCo,…
Norway is targeting 2028 to complete the planning framework for the Fen Complex, Europe's largest documented rare-earth deposit, as the project moves toward potential development in…
Brazil now has a national legal framework for critical and strategic minerals. Law 15.506, enacted on September 16, created the National Policy for Critical and Strategic…
China and New Zealand have held their second EV dialogue, with no new minerals or investment deal announced. The meeting highlights the contrast between China's integrated…
Lithium brine ponds and processing infrastructure in Argentina’s Andean mining corridor. The United States plans to provide up to $7 billion in financing for Argentine mineral…
A copper exploration site in the remote northwest Queensland landscape. AIC Mines has agreed to acquire Materra Metals for A$120 million, adding the Mt Cuthbert Copper…
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