critical minerals

Santiago: Chile's state-owned mining company Codelco has suspended the expansion of its flagship El Teniente copper mine after identifying heightened seismic risks in parts of the underground operation. The decision underscores the growing…

Chile, the world's largest copper producer, has recorded its weakest second-quarter copper production in 19 years, highlighting persistent operational challenges and raising concerns over global copper supply. The decline comes despite…

Canada’s federal government has approved Canada Nickel Company’s Crawford Mine Project in northern Ontario, marking a significant milestone in the country’s strategy to strengthen its critical minerals sector and support the global clean…

Santiago: A powerful winter storm that claimed multiple lives in Chile has intensified concerns over global copper supplies, as severe weather disrupted mining operations and transportation networks in the world's largest copper-producing…

London: Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported its highest first-half earnings in four years, driven by robust copper prices and growing demand for the metal from the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre…

Santiago: Chile's state-owned mining giant Codelco has ruled out achieving its copper production target for the year, citing persistent operational difficulties, project delays, and declining ore grades that continue to impact output across…

New Delhi: China's tightening export controls on critical minerals and strategic materials could put global supply chains worth nearly $6.5 trillion at risk, according to a warning from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The agency…

New Delhi: Canadian clean technology and critical minerals company Enervoxa is planning to establish a rare earths project in India and is exploring potential partnerships with leading domestic metal producers, including Vedanta, Hindalco…

New Delhi: India and Myanmar have signaled a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation in the rare earth mining and critical minerals sector, reflecting growing efforts to secure reliable supply chains for materials essential to…

Santiago: Chile, the world's largest copper producer, is preparing an ambitious $100 billion investment drive aimed at expanding its copper industry while diversifying its export markets beyond China. The initiative is designed to…