CATL Earmarks $4.4B to Secure Supply of Critical Minerals
On 15 April 2026, the world’s largest battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), issued a statement and indicated
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Mining
China Northern Rare Earth Group Doubled Profit in 1Q26 Compared to 1Q25
In a statement released by China Northern Rare Earth Group (CNREG) on 14 April 2026, the company forecasted that its
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Freeport Indonesia to Produce 1.1 Billion Pounds of Copper Cathode at Grasberg Mine for 2026
On 13 April 2026, Freeport Indonesia CEO Tony Wenas announced that his company is ramping up production and is targeting
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Virtus Minerals Acquires Chemaf as Part of US-DRC Mineral Strategic Partnership
At the start of April 2026, US mining company Virtus Minerals (NYSE: VRTS) announced that it had initiated the ‘transition
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DR Congo Top Ten Mines
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has gained prominence due to the presence of #CriticalMinerals in its soil. The
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DRC Ministry of Mines Visits China to Take Advantage of Window of Opportunity
On 24 March 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo Minister of Mines, Louis Kabamba, visited the China Minmetals Corporation (CMC)
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Tanzania to Become Global Player in Niobium Thanks to Panda Hill Project
On 24 March 2026, Panda Hill Tanzania (PHT) Limited signed an agreement with the Government of Tanzania to develop the
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Lithium Americas Provides Update on Thacker Pass Project in Annual Report 2025
On 19 March 2026, Lithium Americas (TSX: LAC, NYSE: LAC) filed its Annual Report for the year ended 31 December
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US and Japan Agree on Critical Minerals Joint Action Plan
On 19 March 2026, USTR Jamieson Greer announced the United States of America (USA) and Japan had agreed on a
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US EXIM Bank Supports Mesabi Metallics Iron Ore Project
At the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial (#IPEM2026), US EXIM Bank announced its support for the iron ore mining and processing
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