critical minerals

A US delegation has visited titanium and zirconium mines in Ukraine, launching the first projects under a new bilateral minerals agreement.

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Kazakhstan’s vast reserves of critical minerals, from rare earths to titanium, were in the spotlight during a British-Kazakh Society webinar that brought together diplomats, industry experts, and analysts. The session explored Kazakhstan's emerging role as a crucial global supplier, strategies for sustainable mining, and the challenges of securing resilient supply chains in an era of geopolitical uncertainty.

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Ukraine and the US are advancing their minerals deal with site visits to identify projects, aiming to launch three pilot investments within 18 months.

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Ukraine is exploring mining waste as a new source of critical materials, aiming to boost supply for high-tech industries while tackling environmental legacies.

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Kazakhstan and the DRC have signed agreements to deepen cooperation in mining, geology, and diplomacy.

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Kazakhstan is set to open an internationally accredited rare-earth metals laboratory in Astana, a project certified by RCI Inspection and PARAGON. The new facility, part of a broader push by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to develop high-tech production of critical materials, will support the country's strategic shift from raw material exports to value-added processing and manufacturing.

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Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to merge in a $53bn deal, creating one of the world’s largest copper producers.

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The American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction has taken its first significant step by selecting key mining projects for pilot investments. During its inaugural meeting in Kyiv on 3 September, the fund's governing board, comprising representatives from both the Ukrainian and US governments, agreed on the regulatory framework and established specialised committees. The next phase involves identifying the first batch of projects, which will be discussed later this month during a visit by a US delegation.

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Savannah Resources has rejected claims that Portuguese authorities violated international law during the approval of its Barroso lithium project, citing clarifications from national agencies and reaffirming legal compliance throughout the licensing process.

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Allied Critical Metals has intersected 12m at 4.27% WO₃ at Borralha, one of the highest tungsten grades in Western exploration, as tungsten prices hit new highs.

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