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Russia is looking to produce a minimum of 60,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate by the end of this decade, its natural resources ministry has confirmed on March 17, 2025. This is done so as to diminish its dependency...

In a recent interview, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy revealed that Ukraine is prepared to collaborate with the United States on developing its extensive rare earth deposits and other critical minerals. This came in response to President Donald Trump, who announced...

China is witnessing the rewards of its substantial investments in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a 71% year-on-year surge in refined copper imports from the central African nation. In 2024, shipments reached 1.48 million metric tons, cementing...

Copper Faces Tariff Threat Amid Rising U.S.-LME Premium The U.S. copper market is bracing for potential tariff impositions, with the premium between CME and London Metal Exchange (LME) copper contracts widening in response to speculation that the red metal might...

Century Aluminum has officially entered Phase 1 of a four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, representing a significant step in strengthening domestic aluminum production capabilities. This grant, originally extended in March 2024, is part of...

Novelis, the world’s largest recycler of aluminium, continues to lead the charge in advancing circularity and decarbonising the aluminium industry for a more sustainable future. This week, the company achieved a historic milestone as its Uhrichsville plant was recognised...

China’s renewable energy investments have become a major driver of global copper demand in 2024. As traditional drivers of copper consumption in other regions taper off due to economic slowdowns and geopolitical instability, China has emerged as a stabilizing...