Vedanta Aluminium has achieved historic production levels for both aluminum and alumina, coinciding with the commissioning of a new processing line at its Balco facility.
SES AI has finished upgrading its Chungju facility, raising annual lithium metal and lithium-ion pouch battery production to approximately one million units while securing critical quality certification for defense-grade drone applications.
The project adds 11,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE), increasing capacity by nearly half, with per-tonne investment lower than the first phase. However, this represents an option contingent on applying for RIGI incentives and awaiting a final investment decision, rather than production ready for immediate commencement.
Glencore has obtained regulatory clearance for its Agua Rica copper development in Argentina, paving the way for an expedited restart of the nearby Alumbrera operations.
Polish coal miner JSW will eliminate more than 4,000 positions by December as part of a strategic pivot away from fossil fuels.
Semirara Mining has curtailed operations and reduced workforce levels at its Acacia coal facility following severe seawater flooding.
Wildsky Resources has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a full ownership stake in Zimbabwe’s Xinling Gold Mine.
Operations at South Africa’s Nkomati nickel mine are advancing toward a restart following the deployment of a new wireless telemetry network.
Jayaswal Neco Industries has finalized the financing for its new 1.5 million tonne annual pellet production facility.
Bezant Resources starts commercial production at the Hope & Gorob copper project, reporting a gradual increase in plant throughput.
Freeport McMoRan outlines a phased restart plan for its Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, targeting 80% capacity by mid-2027 and full production by year-end.
Vale and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have concluded a 25-year shipping agreement focused on deploying ammonia-fuel-ready vessels, marking a strategic effort to decarbonize iron ore transport logistics.
The World Bank has issued a $1.4 billion guarantee to support Chilean copper producer Codelco in financing renewable energy power projects, underscoring the miner's push to decarbonize its operations.
Labor disputes at Philex Mining’s Padcal copper-gold operation in the Philippines have escalated toward a potential work stoppage following stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
A French mining group plans to apply for Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Scheme to fund a brownfield capacity increase at its Centenario-Ratones lithium project.
State-owned miner MOIL has implemented a 5 percent price increase for manganese ore shipments beginning in the fourth quarter.
De Beers has acquired a 49% interest in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine following a corporate restructuring agreement with Mountain Province.
Vulcan Energy has commenced commercial manufacturing of specialized adsorbents designed for direct lithium extraction processes.