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United Kingdom and U.S. sign memorandum of understanding on critical minerals
The MoU opens a joint portfolio of projects and sets a ministerial meeting in 180 days to attract investment.
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European Union initiates plan for control and supply of critical materials
The energy measure arises from the lack of refining capacity and the long lead times Europe is facing.
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Japan retrieves rare earth rich mud from deep-sea floor in world first operation
Japan achieves a world-first by retrieving rare earth rich mud from deep sea depths, opening new pathways to secure critical mineral supply chains.
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U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc with allies to reduce reliance on China
The United States is promoting a critical minerals trade bloc with allies to reduce global dependence on China for strategic supplies.
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Kobrea detects large-scale hydrothermal breccia in Western Malargüe
Kobrea identifies a 1,250 x 500 meter hydrothermal breccia with evidence of mineralization associated with a deep porphyry system.
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Greenland and the rare earth treasure that remains unmined
Despite its vast reserves, Greenland has not activated a single rare earth mine due to political, climatic and logistical barriers.
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China announces opening of lithium and nickel futures trading to international traders
The China Securities Regulatory Commission(CSRC) enables financial openness by authorizing foreign participation in key futures contracts, including lithium and nickel. Such a strategic move strengthens the…
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Energy Fuels to acquire Australian Strategic Materials to create “mine-to-metal and alloy” rare earths champion
Energy Fuels announced the acquisition of ASM for US$299 million to build the largest integrated rare earths chain outside China.
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TGS powers 3D Sunfish seismic exploration and reprocessing in Liberia
The reprocessing of the Sunfish study consolidates its commitment to the revitalization of emerging basins and the generation of geological intelligence for the sustainable development of…
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Diamond drilling begins at Lady Lila inside the Forrestania center
The program seeks to define the extent of gold mineralization at Lady Lila through diamond drilling and detailed metallurgical studies.
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ABB upgrades electrification and tailings automation at Boliden’s Aitik mine
Tailings modernization at Aitik boosts efficiency and safety in the face of growing global copper demand and stringent environmental regulations.
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Liebherr exhibits its two generations of excavators, Liebherr R 901 and R 978 SME
During the new track event in Beckum, the operator presented the excavator as a classic model.