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UK Launches First Commercial-Scale Lithium Plant in Cornwall to Strengthen Domestic Supply Chain
The UK has launched its first commercial lithium plant as it moves to secure domestic battery mineral supply.
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Companies & Organisations
Mitsubishi Corporation to Invest in Anglo American’s Woodsmith Fertiliser Project
Mitsubishi Corporation has agreed to invest in and support the feasibility study of Anglo American’s Woodsmith polyhalite fertiliser project in the UK.
Policies and Regulation
UK and US Sign Critical Minerals Partnership to Strengthen Supply Chains
The UK and US have signed a new partnership to secure critical mineral supplies and boost investment in domestic mining and processing projects.
Industry News
Investigation Links UK Shell Firms to $200 Million in Uzbek State Mining Contracts
OCCRP says a cross-border web of little-known firms tied to shifting ownership records won more than $200 million in AMMC tenders since 2022.
Companies & Organisations
Binding Solutions and Mitsui Partner on Low-Carbon Iron Ore Pellets in Australia’s Pilbara
Binding Solutions has partnered with a Mitsui unit to develop low-carbon iron ore pellets from Pilbara fines using energy-saving technology.
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Ionic Rare Earths Secures UK Grant Offer for Belfast Magnet Recycling Plant
Ionic Rare Earths has been offered £12 million in UK government funding to advance its planned magnet recycling plant in Belfast.
Industry News
Beyond Resources: How the UK–Kazakhstan Partnership Is Being Recalibrated
Reflections from the FCDO Mining Roundtable and recent insights from Astana
Industry News
UK deepens engagement with Kazakhstan through green growth, critical minerals and people-to-people ties
The UK is strengthening ties with Kazakhstan through green investment, critical minerals, education and cultural cooperation, focusing on partnership and long-term resilience.
Companies & Organisations
Mkango opens UK’s first commercial rare earth magnet recycling plant in 25 years
Mkango has launched Britain’s first commercial rare earth magnet plant in 25 years, using recycled materials to cut reliance on China.
Companies & Organisations
BHP Faces £189 Million Legal Cost Claim After UK Court Ruling on Mariana Dam Disaster
BHP is contesting a £189 million legal cost claim following a UK ruling over Brazil’s 2015 Mariana dam collapse.