Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test
Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.
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Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile
Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains.
Lundin seeks Chile permit for $150M Caserones upgrade
Market-driven upgrades aim to secure long-term operations at Caserones without raising output or water use.
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P
The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.
Venezuela shock lifts gold, but mining revival remains elusive
Gold hit $4,430/oz after Maduro’s capture, but analysts say decades of underinvestment and data gaps will deter miners.
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Taseko wraps Florence build, nears first copper output
The Florence copper project in Arizona is moving from build to operations as Taseko lines up its next phase of copper growth.
