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China starts development of giant copper mine in Afghanistan
The Chinese government, together with the Taliban leadership, is in search of copper in the Mes Aynak project.
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Ero Copper announces first copper concentrate production at Tucumã Project, Brazil
The production of copper concentrate by Ero Copper has been a success, from the collection of the ore to the structuring of the mining project in…
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Import duties on critical minerals removed in India to boost green energy
India's initiative to secure critical mineral resources includes the signing of an agreement for a lithium mining project in Argentina, highlighting the strategic importance of lithium…
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Australia’s Northern Territory and Japan strengthen cooperation on critical minerals
The Government of the Northern Territory of Australia and Japan have signed two memoranda of understanding(MOUs) through the Organization for Energy and Metals Security(JOGMEC) to enhance…
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Vale resumes operations at Salobo 3 copper plant in Brazil after fire
Vale's US$1.1 billion expansion project aims to increase annual production to 36 million tons by the end of the year.
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The Riley iron ore mine in Tasmania has been sold
The discovery of the Jupiter rare earth project was made in less than a year with record results, highlighting the efficacy and promise of this new…
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New Alliance to Commercialize Lithium from Nigeria
A new partnership aims to expand lithium production in Nigeria, enhancing global supply and investment opportunities.
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Atlantic Lithium suspended work at Ewoyaa project after fatal accident
Ewoyaa will be the first lithium operation in Ghana, with a projected production of 3.6 million tons of spodumene over 12 years.
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Planned maintenance at Aurubis Hamburg plant successfully completed
The completion of maintenance and the resumption of activities at the plant will alleviate the current shortage of sulfuric acid in Europe.
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Nexa Resources Considers Selling its Pukaqaqa Project
Peru is the second largest copper producer in the world, second only to Chile, and is also an important zinc producer in the region.
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Japan’s First Methanol-Powered Tanker Christened by MOL Coastal Shipping
The Daiichi Meta Maru is the first Japanese tanker to use methanol as fuel.
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Eramet announces inauguration of direct lithium extraction plant in Argentina
Eramet's plant in Salta will produce enough lithium carbonate to supply 600,000 electric vehicles per year.