Sumitomo Metal Mining has inaugurated Japan’s inaugural electric vehicle battery recycling plant, initiating domestic lithium recovery operations to secure critical material supplies.
Switzerland has implemented an official ban on importing gold from Sudan, bringing its trade policies into alignment with existing European Union restrictions.
Pan African Resources has concluded a definitive feasibility study for its Soweto tailings reprocessing venture, marking a critical advancement in the project’s development pipeline.
An Italian judicial ruling has reinforced the shutdown mandate for the Ilva steel plant’s blast furnace, derailing Prime Minister Meloni’s efforts to secure a new operator.
Indonesian authorities have verified that Rusal is advancing a bauxite mining and alumina refining joint venture in Kalimantan, explicitly excluding downstream smelting operations.
A United States federal court has dismissed the Department of Energy’s emergency directive, allowing the mandated closure of the Campbell power generation facility to proceed.
PT Solder Tin Andalan Indonesia and Singapore-based Asahi have formalized a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing Indonesia’s capabilities in refined tin manufacturing for electronics applications.
A federal appeals court has invalidated a Department of Energy directive that sought to extend operations at a Michigan coal-fired power plant, dealing a significant setback to Washington’s efforts to prop up the domestic coal sector.
Greenland Mines has successfully closed its acquisition of Neo North Star, formally adding the Sarfartoq rare earth deposit to its corporate portfolio.
R3 Lithium has officially launched commercial operations at its new battery recycling plant in Covington, Georgia, advancing domestic critical mineral recovery capabilities.
Regulators in Indonesia have authorized a gradual resumption of activities at the Weda Bay nickel facility, a move designed to alleviate existing bottlenecks in the country’s mineral supply chain.
Stricter regulatory enforcement has forced Jinsi Resources to suspend production at its Zhejiang fluorite facility, creating headwinds for the company’s first-half financial performance.
A mine shaft collapse in Mozambique’s Manica Province has killed at least six artisanal gold workers, prompting ongoing rescue efforts amid heightened safety concerns for informal mining operations.
Rio Tinto has obtained crucial Indigenous approval for its Winu copper development in Western Australia, marking a significant step forward in the project’s advancement.
A Montana court has authorized Silver Bow to purchase the mining assets tied to the Jefferson County Metallurgical Complex.
Eramet is set to resume mining at Indonesia’s Weda Bay site after finalizing a production quota agreement with local authorities.
Eramet has obtained regulatory clearance to restart its Indonesian nickel asset following a four-month maintenance period, with production tied to the second half of 2026’s quota allocation.
Core Silver and Arcus have commenced a planned 2026 drilling campaign at their Touleary silver project located in Canada’s Yukon Territory.