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LG Energy signs lithium carbonate deal with Smackover

2026-09-01

LG Energy Solution has finalized a pivotal binding offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium, a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, for 8,000 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually over the next decade. Sourced from the South West Arkansas (SWA) Project and produced in the US using direct lithium extraction (DLE), this deal significantly bolsters LG Energy Solution's domestic supply chain and supports the growing demand for sustainable, regionally sourced battery materials in North America. The agreement underscores a strategic push towards localized raw material procurement to meet burgeoning EV and energy storage market needs while adhering to evolving regulatory frameworks.

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Altris Engineering to spearhead Ema Project FEED phase for BCM

2026-09-01

Brazilian Critical Minerals (BCM) has appointed Altris Engineering as the lead design engineer for the crucial Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) phase of its Ema Rare Earth Project in Brazil. This development, announced as of early September 2026, marks a significant progression for the project, building upon Altris’s prior involvement in the Bankable Feasibility Study. The 24-week FEED phase will focus on detailed process plant design and infrastructure, integrating critical testwork, and preparing the project for final investment decision and subsequent construction.

GrafTech plans shutdown of Monterrey graphite facility in Mexico

2026-09-01

GrafTech International is set to permanently shut down its graphite electrode manufacturing plant in Monterrey, Mexico, with production ceasing in early Q2 2027. This strategic move aims to recalibrate the company's manufacturing capacity in response to persistent global market overcapacity and its impact on pricing and industry returns. The closure will reduce GrafTech's annual electrode capacity by 51,000 tonnes, allowing the company to consolidate operations at its larger European facilities and enhance overall network utilization and financial health.

McEwen Copper secures $240m loan for Los Azules project

2026-08-31

McEwen Copper, a subsidiary 46.3% owned by McEwen, has successfully secured a $240 million senior secured term loan to advance its Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina. This four-year facility, supported by Sprott Natural Resource Investment Partners and McEwen chairman Rob McEwen, will fund critical engineering, early works, and general corporate activities, targeting commercial copper cathode production by 2030. The financing underscores growing lender confidence in both the project's potential and Argentina's improving investment climate under President Javier Milei.

Breaking down silos: improving coordination in autonomous mining

2026-08-31

The mining industry is currently witnessing a pivotal shift from individual autonomous equipment deployment to the sophisticated coordination of entire fleets, as highlighted by Alejandro Gonzalez on August 31, 2026. This next frontier in automation involves AI-enabled operational platforms that aim to break down operational silos, optimizing decision-making across connected autonomous trucks, drills, and drones. Such integrated intelligence promises to unlock significant gains in efficiency, safety, and overall productivity, redefining modern mining operations.

Michigan approves $50m grant for Highland’s Copperwood project

2026-08-30

The State of Michigan has provided final approval for a significant $50 million grant to Highland Copper's Copperwood underground project, located in Gogebic County. This performance-based funding, aimed at infrastructure development and regional improvements, marks a crucial milestone for the $425 million copper mine, strengthening its financing outlook and underscoring Michigan's commitment to strategic mineral development and economic growth in the Upper Peninsula. The grant is conditional on Highland Copper securing additional financing and creating a minimum of 380 qualified jobs, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028 and commercial production by 2030.

Maglut unveils chromatography platform for rare earth processing in US

2026-08-29

Maglut Heavy Industries has unveiled its proprietary ARC-1 rare earth separation system, a chromatography-based platform designed to domestically process and refine rare earth elements (REEs) in the US. This water-based technology, revealed at a closed event in Long Beach, California on August 27, 2026, aims to provide a cost-competitive and environmentally favorable alternative to traditional solvent extraction, addressing the critical need for secure and independent US rare earth supply chains amidst escalating geopolitical tensions and upcoming defense sector regulations.

EGA achieves 25% restoration of reduction cells at Al Taweelah smelter

2026-08-29

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced the successful restoration of 25% of its reduction cells at the Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, following an emergency shutdown caused by an Iranian attack in March. With 315 of 1,262 cells now operational across all three potlines, the company is on track to achieve full production by the first quarter of 2027, demonstrating remarkable resilience and strategic operational management in the face of significant challenges.

Forrestania awards $104m Johnson Range mining contract to MEGA

2026-08-28

Forrestania Resources has awarded a substantial A$145 million (approximately $104.2 million USD) open-pit mining contract for its Johnson Range Project in Western Australia to MEGA Resources, marking a pivotal transition from the planning to the execution phase. This two-year agreement, announced on August 28, 2026, encompasses all critical mining activities from drilling and blasting to ore haulage and infrastructure development, solidifying a strategic partnership between the two entities. The selection of MEGA, following a competitive tender, underscores its proven operational capabilities and commitment to safety, performance, and integrated mining solutions.

Cyclic Materials raises $75m to expand rare earth production in US

2026-08-28

Cyclic Materials has secured $75 million in a strategic financing round, bringing its total equity funding to $237 million, to accelerate its domestic rare earth recycling initiatives. This capital infusion, led by accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, will expedite the development of its integrated recycling campus in South Carolina and expand its "Hub-and-Spoke" infrastructure across the United States. The expansion is critical for boosting US capacity in recycling rare earths and other essential minerals, aligning with national security priorities to strengthen domestic supply chains for vital industries.

Weir targets mill circuit wear as miners push for higher throughput

2026-08-27

Weir PLC has launched the WARMAN MCR² mill circuit pump, featuring eight patented technologies to address the increasing complexities of mineral processing. Introduced on August 27, 2026, the pump integrates advancements in hydraulics, wear management, serviceability, and condition monitoring, aiming to extend operating campaigns and enhance predictability in demanding mining environments without requiring significant infrastructure changes. This innovation is poised to help miners improve throughput and manage costs as they process more challenging ore bodies globally.