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Rio Tinto Reaches 8 Billion Tonnes Iron Ore Milestone from Pilbara | 60 Years of Exports - News and Statistics
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (483+ words) Rio Tinto has marked the dispatch of eight billion tonnes of iron ore to worldwide markets from the Pilbara area, six decades after the company's initial cargo left Western Australia for Japan. According to the mining group, the latest consignment…...
Bauxite Market Shifts: India Gains as UAE Imports Plummet in April 2026 - News and Statistics
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (529+ words) India has become a major bauxite destination as geopolitical risks in the Arabian Gulf increase, according to analysis from The Signal Group. The bauxite market outlook remains positive, supported by expectations of nearly 2% growth in aluminium demand in 2026. However, potential…...
Energy X Partners with Compass Minerals for Utah Lithium Extraction and Refinery Project - News and Statistics
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (584+ words) Energy Exploration Technologies, Inc. (Energy X) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Compass Minerals, as reported by Chemical Engineering Online on May 20, 2026. The agreement outlines plans to assess the construction of a commercial-scale direct lithium extraction (DLE) and refinery facility…...
Collahuasi Mine Expansion Permit Overturned by Chilean Tribunal (May 2026) - News and Statistics
18+ hour, 35+ min ago (256+ words) This report provides a comprehensive view of the copper ore industry in Chile, tracking demand, supply, and trade flows across the national value chain. It explains how demand across key channels and end-use segments shapes consumption patterns, while also mapping…...
Bald Hill Lithium Mine Restart: Min Res to Resume Operations in Late May 2026 - News and Statistics
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (250+ words) Mineral Resources (Min Res) has announced the resumption of activities at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine, as reported by Mining Technology. The mine is located 50km south-east of Kambalda, Western Australia. The decision follows a notable and ongoing rise…...
Atlas Lithium Moves Lithium Processing Plant from South Africa to Brazil | Neves Project Update - News and Statistics
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (424+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Atlas Lithium Relocates Custom Processing Plant to Brazil for Neves Project Atlas Lithium has brought a custom-made lithium processing plant from South Africa to Brazil, a facility that is fully…...
Compass Minerals Partners with Energy X for Direct Lithium Extraction at Great Salt Lake - News and Statistics
2+ day ago (407+ words) Compass Minerals is re-entering the lithium sector through a partnership with technology startup Energy X, according to a report by Ernest Scheyder published on May 18. The collaboration focuses on extracting the battery metal from Utah's Great Salt Lake, as rising…...
Rokeby Resources Renews Mining Licence for Omeo Gold Project Until 2044 - News and Statistics
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (304+ words) Index Box Search across reports, market insights, and blog stories. Rokeby Resources Secures 20-Year Renewal for Omeo Gold Project Licence Rokeby Resources has secured a 20-year renewal for Mining Licence MIN 4921 (ML 4921), a key component of the Omeo Gold Project…...
Iron Ore Price Surge in 2026: Gains, Demand, and Supply Constraints - News and Statistics
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (531+ words) By May 15, 2026, the price of iron ore (KORE 62% Fe/Qingdao) had climbed 3. 9% from May 1, settling at $114. 7 per ton CFR. Over the month from April 17 to May 15, the increase reached 5. 3%, signaling a market rebound and marking the highest level since late…...
Platts IODEX: Evolution and Role as the Iron Ore Benchmark (2026) - News and Statistics
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (620+ words) Nearly two decades after its launch, the Platts Iron Ore Index (IODEX) has become a widely accepted benchmark in both physical and financial iron ore markets, according to a recent report from Platts. Over the past year, the quality of…...