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Aramin Launches Aramak: A New Era in Underground Mining Equipment
Aramin launches Aramak, a new entity focused on innovative underground mining equipment, aiming to revolutionise the sector with battery-powered and autonomous machines.
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Exploring the Rhine Valley’s Potential for Lithium and Rubidium Extraction
The Rhine Graben may become a crucial source of lithium and rubidium for Europe, with new estimates suggesting significant reserves and potential for sustainable extraction alongside geothermal energy production.
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Saudi Arabia Courts French and European Mining Partners at Paris Forum as Kingdom Targets $2.5 Trillion Mineral Resource Base
Saudi Arabia's vice minister of mining used the Gulf Vision 2026 Forum in Paris to court French and European partners for investment in its $2.5 trillion mineral resource base, as the Kingdom…
Policies and Regulation
France Calls Emergency G7 Meeting on Critical Minerals as Paris Launches Plan to Rebuild Domestic Rare Earth Supply Chain
France has called an emergency G7 ministerial meeting on critical minerals and announced a national plan targeting 100% of European heavy rare earth oxide demand by 2030, as Paris pushes for an…
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Japan and France Sign Critical Minerals Roadmap as Both Nations Race to Break Free From Chinese Rare Earths Dominance
Japan and France have signed a critical minerals cooperation roadmap and committed to jointly securing supply for the Caremag rare earths refinery in southern France, as both nations accelerate efforts to reduce…
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France Eyes Australian Critical Minerals as US Framework Deal Spurs Global Rush for Supply Access
Australia's resources minister says France is increasingly interested in investing in Australian critical minerals as the US framework deal prompts a broader international scramble to secure supply chains away from China.
Policies and Regulation
Macron Calls for Reducing Europe’s Dependence on Russian Uranium
France’s president Emmanuel Macron has urged Europe to diversify uranium supplies away from Russia, highlighting Uzbekistan as a potential partner.
Companies & Organisations
Katco JV Boosts Uranium Output to 3,700 Tonnes in 2025, Strengthening Orano’s Overseas Portfolio
Katco increased uranium output to over 3,700 tonnes in 2025, becoming a key profit driver for Orano.
Companies & Organisations
France Takes Minority Stake in Imerys’ €1.8bn Emili Lithium Project
France will invest €50 million in Imerys’ Emili lithium project as part of its strategy to secure domestic battery supply.
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France’s Carester and Malaysia’s Malaco Join Forces on Rare Earth Processing
France and Malaysia are advancing cooperation on rare earth processing as part of efforts to reduce reliance on China.