The European Union’s expansion of its strategic raw materials project portfolio has reinforced efforts to secure domestic supplies of critical minerals, but copper and lithium developers must still address environmental
Europe is increasing the role of mineral recycling in critical raw materials supply security, but the viability of processing facilities depends on reliable feedstock, consistent recovery performance and markets for
Copper prices remain exposed to sharp movements as traders assess potential supply disruptions in major producing countries against an uneven recovery in Chinese purchasing. Disruptions affecting mines in Chile and
Fortescue reported preliminary iron ore sales of 42.9 million tonnes for the September quarter of 2026, down from 49.7 million tonnes in the corresponding quarter of 2025, as a purchasing
Generation Mining has started early construction work at its Marathon copper-palladium project in Ontario, moving the development into a phase focused on procurement, infrastructure delivery and construction execution. The company
Europe’s lithium industry is gaining policy support as developers work to establish domestic supplies for battery manufacturing. Strategic recognition alone cannot guarantee financing, processing capacity or competitive prices. The key
The European Union is expanding its strategic raw-materials pipeline, but the main challenge is shifting from identifying projects to securing the capital needed to build them. The European Commission’s latest
European lithium projects are receiving stronger policy backing, but their commercial viability depends on production costs, lithium prices, processing capacity and access to financing. The European Union’s selection of 46
The European Commission has added 46 projects to its strategic raw materials framework under the Critical Raw Materials Act, bringing the total number of projects selected across the 2025 and
For more than 15 years, Haultrax says it has worked alongside mining operations to improve the way their fleets perform, combining technology with on-site operational expertise, coaching and training. Now,