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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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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Deepwater heavy mining vehicle achieves record in marine tests
The maritime vehicle achieved high mobility navigation in deep water over adverse and complex marine terrain.
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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…
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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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