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India bets on domestic coal to reduce its reliance on foreign supply
The Indian government will require power plants to replace imported coal with a domestic blend during 2026.
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Sonangol Expands Its Critical Minerals Market Amidst Transition
The Angolan government maintains the plan to sell a 30% stake in the oil company, but authorities believe market conditions.
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Zimbabwe suspends raw lithium exports
The suspension aims to prevent lithium leaks and mandates local processing to retain value within the supply chain.
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Simandou reshapes the global market without undermining Australian magnetite’s advantage
Australian magnetite projects cement their value in a segmented market driven by demand for low-emissions steel.
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Critica Limited initiates air core drilling at Jupiter Project
The drilling campaign at the Jupiter project aims to reclassify 1.8 billion tonnes of magnetic oxide-rich clays essential for the global market.
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Ongwe Minerals expands its territorial footprint in the Damara Belt
The company secures 50 kilometers of strike length along the Okondeka fault zone and identifies parallel structures for gold exploration.
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Lefroy Exploration consolidates gold production at the Lucky Strike mine
The technical viability of the deposits within the Lefroy Project was validated, which possesses a contiguous 635 km² expanse of highly prospective land.
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Nigeria closes Plateau mine sites after the death of 37 miners
Preliminary investigation suggests that area residents entered the tunnel unaware that the stored minerals had a high propensity to release hazardous chemical vapors.
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Rio Tinto strengthens its operating profile through strategic expansion in the copper market
The company has made it clear that its roadmap does not depend on large external acquisitions, but on the internal development of world-class assets.
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Vale Base Metals secures Manitoba mine with $200 million investment
The new owners have stated their intention to operate under rigorous sustainability standards and to respect previous agreements with indigenous communities.
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