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Mining plays a strategic role in the global supply chain and in the development of sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing and technology. This section covers news on mineral exploration, production, processing, mine expansion and projects shaping the evolution of the mining industry across different markets.

Coverage includes investments in new deposits, plant modernization, process automation, monitoring technologies and initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, safety and sustainability. It also highlights infrastructure development, environmental management, equipment innovation and corporate decisions influencing the competitiveness and long-term performance of the sector.

Through these stories, Mining follows the assets, projects and operational developments shaping how strategic resources are extracted, processed and integrated into global industrial systems.

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Lynas has signed a rare earth metals agreement with LS Eco Energy

José López. · March 26, 2026

Lynas is betting on Vietnam to secure metallization—the critical link in the rare earths chain—amid growing global demand.

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Rox Resources Approves Final Investment Decision for Youanmi Project

Ruth Arteaga. · March 25, 2026

Rox Resources approves Youanmi FID and activates construction with full financing through production.

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Drilling in McLaren Minerals’ titanium project begins decisive technical phase

Joshua Falcón. · March 22, 2026

Data obtained through short-spacing variography will be crucial to confirm the high-grade lens detected last year.

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Idaho Strategic signs lease for Niagara copper and silver project in Idaho

Ruth Arteaga. · March 17, 2026

Idaho Strategic secures Niagara project with historical copper and silver resources and 2026 drilling plan.

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Pentagon backs REalloys to relaunch domestic rare earth production

Simón González · March 14, 2026

REalloys to produce samarium and gadolinium in the U.S. after securing key Defense Logistics Agency contract.

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Trafigura signs lithium supply agreement with Smackover Lithium

Simón González · March 13, 2026

Smackover will provide 8,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually from Arkansas

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Trafigura to Import Up to 1,000 kg of Venezuelan Gold

Simón González · March 10, 2026

Venezuela's state-owned mining company and giant Trafigura close a deal to send doré gold to U.S. refineries

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SSR Mining Successfully Divests Çöpler Mine for $1.5 Billion

Joshua Falcón. · March 9, 2026

The company sheds the complexities of the region and secures a solid capital base to finance its future growth plans.

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TotalEnergies Publishes Land Assessment for Tilenga

Ruth Arteaga. · March 9, 2026

The report confirms that over 99% of compensation and 100% of housing have already been delivered.

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Taseko Mines Produces First Copper Cathodes at Florence Copper

Joshua Falcón. · March 3, 2026

The commitment demonstrated by the technical team ensures that delivery of this essential resource is carried out under the strictest quality and budget controls.