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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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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.
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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.
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.
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UK Unveils 10-Year Critical Minerals Strategy to Boost Domestic Supply and Cut Reliance on China
The UK has launched a 10-year plan to boost domestic critical mineral supply to 30% by 2035 and cut reliance on China-controlled supply chains.
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Pensana Scraps £250m Rare Earth Refinery in Hull, Shifts Operations to the US
Pensana has abandoned its £250m rare earth refinery project near Hull, citing high energy costs and stronger US incentives, in a major blow to Britain’s critical minerals ambitions.
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U.K. Nears Critical Minerals Partnership with Greenland Amid Global Supply Chain Rivalry
Britain is set to finalize a critical minerals deal with Greenland, aiming to secure rare earth supplies but facing environmental, political, and refining challenges.
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Kyrgyzstan’s Gold Exports Increase in 2024
Kyrgyzstan's 2024 gold exports rose by 30%, with the UK as the primary buyer.
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Britain – Kazakhstan rare earth relations
Kazakhstan and the UK have signed a strategic roadmap to strengthen their partnership in critical minerals, focusing on joint ventures and sustainable supply chains.
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Britain targets Russian gold, oil sectors in new sanctions
Britain on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 29 individuals and entities in Russia's gold and oil sectors, as it targets the Kremlin's finances supporting the war in Ukraine.