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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > explained-how-opposing-pressures-from-iran-war-are-keeping-copper-price-steady

Opposing factors from Iran leave copper elevated amid pressures

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (103+ words) Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Copper Analyst & Market Reporter Editor " Energy Transition Supply Chains Copper has remained relatively flat since the start of the conflict in Iran, though it has shown some volatility day-to-day. Its apparent steadiness is a result of pressures…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > greenbushes-downgrades-production-guidance-as-ore-grade-decline-accelerates

Greenbushes downgrades production guidance as ore grade declines

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (205+ words) Dr Cameron Perks is a leading global lithium expert and currently serves as Product Director for Lithium at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. With over a decade of experience in opaque mineral markets, he has led market strategy, pricing analysis, and bespoke…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > lithium-feedstock-concerns-over-nigeria-port-security-challenges

Lithium feedstock concerns over Nigeria port, security challenges

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (148+ words) Dr Cameron Perks is a leading global lithium expert and currently serves as Product Director for Lithium at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. With over a decade of experience in opaque mineral markets, he has led market strategy, pricing analysis, and bespoke…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > zimbabwe-to-lift-lithium-concentrate-export-ban-with-stringent-conditions

Zimbabwe to lift lithium concentrate export ban with conditions

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (168+ words) Zoey is a Senior Analyst at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence in China, leading its China lithium research. She has extensive experience in lithium mine projects, contributing to Benchmark's lithium cost, supply-demand and price forecast models. Previously, has participated in investment and…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > rare-earth-prices-show-regional-bifurcation-following-export-restrictions-imposed-by-china

Rare earth prices show regional bifurcation following export restrictions imposed by China

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (314+ words) Reported & Edited By Senior Editor - Supply Chains & Data Visualisation Ex-China prices of heavy rare earth oxides (HREO) are significantly higher than those in the domestic Chinese market following China's export restrictions. The European market remains highly constrained for the HREOs…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > canadian-government-signs-graphite-deal-with-nmg-as-north-america-looks-to-shore-up-ex-china-supply

Canadian government signs graphite deal with NMG

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (57+ words) as North America looks to shore up ex-China supply'Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Research Manager - Anode Editor " Energy Transition Supply Chains The Canadian government has signed an updated commercial agreement with Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) for supply, storage and resale of its…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > ex-china-rare-earths-premium-to-grow-especially-for-heavies

Ex-China rare earths premium to grow, especially for heavies

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (257+ words) Since China introduced export restrictions on rare earths in April 2025, significant regional bifurcationof heavy rare earth prices has developed. In 2025, dysprosium oxide prices on a CIF North America basis were 4. 4 times that of EXW China prices, with a similar difference…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > article > rio-tinto-secures-financing-package-for-rincon-project-in-argentina

Rio Tinto secures financing for Rincon project in Argentina

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (276+ words) Rio Tinto has cleared a significant hurdle for its Rincon lithium project in Salta, Argentina by securing a US$1. 175 billion financing package from a consortium of international lenders. The funding supports the US$2. 5 billion development, which is aiming for a…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > video > watch > copper-panel-discussion-how-european-stakeholders-can-build-resilient-value-chains

How European stakeholders can build resilient copper value chains

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (51+ words) Copper Panel Discussion: How European stakeholders can build resilient value chains'Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Mar 16, 2026 | 31: 57 Mike Smith, Director of Value Chains, The Copper Mark; Daniel Asplund, Manager Copper Sales, Boliden; Sebastian Vetter, Responsible Sourcing Manager, Aurubis Copper Panel Discussion: How European…...

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source. benchmarkminerals. com > video > watch > panel-discussion-building-a-european-lithium-supply-chain-challenges-and-opportunities

Building a European Lithium Supply Chain

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (69+ words) Panel Discussion: Building a European Lithium Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities'Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Mar 13, 2026 | 32: 40 Manfred Boeckmann, Chief Commercial Officer, Vulcan Energy; Jean Paul Gueneau de Mussy, Executive Director, European Lithium Institute; Varshan Gokool, Chief Financial Officer, Cornish Lithium; Axel Wenke,…...