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Australia and South Korea Deepen Ties Over Critical Minerals Supply Chain
Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Tony Haymet, has presented a strategic vision for enhanced collaboration between Australia and South Korea. Speaking at the Korea-Australia Future Forum in Seoul, Haymet emphasized the need for greater cooperation to build a resilient critical...
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Australian Government Supports Deep Sea Mining Moratorium
The Australian Government has officially announced its support for a global deep sea mining moratorium. This decision arrives just ahead of the International Seabed Authority assembly, which is scheduled to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, this week.
Environmental Commitments and...
COPPER
Evolution Mining Secures Deal for Greater Duchess Project
A significant Evolution Mining acquisition has been announced, with the company reaching an agreement to purchase Carnaby Resources. The transaction, valued at approximately $213 million, will bring the Greater Duchess Copper-Gold Project into the buyer's expanding portfolio.
Under the terms...
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Japan Captures Deep Sea Medium and Heavy Rare Earth Elements
Japan's government said on July 25, 2026, that an examination of rare earth-rich mud collected from the deep seabed off a remote Pacific island earlier in 2026 went on to reveal that medium and heavy rare earth elements represented about 54% of the...
Europe
Sweden Mining Sector Expands Rare Earth Minerals Focus
Sweden announced plans to boost the Sweden mining sector, specifically targeting rare earth minerals to counter European dependence on China. Sweden already hosts Europe's largest iron ore mine in Kiruna, located in the Arctic Circle, where significant rare earth...
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India and Myanmar Strengthen Rare Earth Mining Cooperation
India and Myanmar are expanding rare earth mining cooperation as New Delhi seeks to diversify its critical mineral supply chain and reduce its reliance on China. Speaking at the opening of a mining forum in Mandalay, India's Ambassador to...
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Sweden Simplifies its Permits for New Mining Projects
Sweden, on July 23, 2026, unveiled strategies to attempt to strengthen its mining sector, especially when it comes to rare earths, and combat European reliance on China.
It is well to be noted that resource-rich Sweden is already home to the biggest...
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