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China Launches First High-Capacity All-Solid-State Battery Production Line 1

China Advances Electric Vehicle Technology with Breakthrough All-Solid-State Battery Production China has completed construction of its first high-capacity all-solid-state battery production line, marking a significant milestone toward the commercialization of next-generation battery technology widely regarded as critical to the future of electric vehicles. The production line was developed by state-owned automaker GAC Group and is currently undergoing small-scale trial production. It is the first facility in China capable of manufacturing automotive-grade all-solid-state batteries with capacities exceeding 60 amp-hours. All-solid-state batteries differ from conventional lithium-ion batteries by replacing liquid electrolytes with… Read More Here

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Chile Accelerates 13 Copper Projects Ahead of Bullish 2026 Market

December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 Constance

Chile to Add 13 Copper Projects Worth $14.8 Billion as Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns Chile is set to advance 13 copper projects valued at $14.8 billion in 2026, as global prices rise amid fears of a looming supply shortage. Seven domestic projects aim to begin operations next year, adding nearly 500,000 tonnes of annual capacity supported by $7.1 billion in investment, according to official figures. Key projects include Anglo American/Glencore’s Collahuasi upgrades (C20+), Codelco’s Rajo Inca structural project, Capstone Copper’s Mantos Blancos, and Andes Iron’s Dominga. Another six developments… Read More Here

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Glencore to Acquire Majority Stake in Dutch Fuel Supplier FincoEnergies

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Constance

Glencore Expands Northwest Europe Fuel Footprint with Majority Acquisition of FincoEnergies Global commodities trader and mining group Glencore has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dutch fuel supplier FincoEnergies for an undisclosed amount, the company announced on Monday. The transaction will strengthen Glencore’s presence in Northwest European fuel markets, where FincoEnergies is a leading player in wholesale fuel distribution as well as biofuels and other low-carbon fuel segments, according to industry sources. Large trading houses such as Glencore have increasingly pursued strategic assets across the oil and fuel supply… Read More Here

International Corporate News Iron Ore Transport and Logistics

Ivanhoe Atlantic Secures Liberian Rail Access for Guinea Iron Ore Project

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Constance

Ivanhoe Atlantic Gains Key Railway Approval in Liberia, Paving Way for Guinea Iron Ore Mine Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc., a U.S.-based mining company backed by billionaire Robert Friedland, has taken a major step toward developing an iron ore mine in Guinea after Liberia’s lawmakers approved an agreement granting the firm access to an export railway. The Liberian Senate ratified the deal on Thursday, following approval by the House of Representatives last week. The agreement, concluded earlier this year after five years of negotiations, allows Ivanhoe Atlantic to transport iron ore from… Read More Here

International Corporate News Tin

Andrada Mining Reports Strong Q3 Performance at Uis Mine Amid Elevated Tin Prices

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Andrada Mining Delivers Operational Gains at Uis Mine as Tin Prices Surge Above $40,000/t Aim-listed Andrada Mining has reported continued operational improvements at its Uis mine in Namibia during the third quarter ended November 30, supported by higher throughput, consistent recoveries, and robust tin production in a favourable pricing environment. The company said performance during the quarter underscored the benefits of its continuous improvement programme (CI2), with sustained progress recorded across key plant throughput and production metrics. Processing rates at Uis increased by 12% year-on-year to 146 tonnes an hour… Read More Here

International Corporate News Equipment & Technology

Caterpillar to Spotlight AI, Autonomy and Future Collaborations at CES 2026

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 Constance

Caterpillar will launch its next 100 years at CES 2026, the most powerful tech event in the world. The company will be announcing new innovations, partnerships, and investments during the show January 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed will be a keynote speaker, unveiling the company’s latest developments in AI, machine learning and autonomous functionality. Joe will deliver his keynote at 9:00AM (PT) on Wednesday, January 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian Hotel, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South. Details on the keynote are… Read More Here

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Gold and Uranium Revenues Surpass Diamonds in Namibia for the First Time

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

Non-Diamond Minerals Overtake Diamonds as Namibia’s Top Mining Revenue Source Namibia’s mining revenue landscape has undergone a significant shift, with income from non-diamond minerals surpassing diamond revenues for the first time, according to the Chamber of Mines of Namibia. Strong gold prices and increased uranium production have helped offset the impact of persistently weak diamond prices. Diamonds have historically been a cornerstone of Namibia’s public finances, accounting for roughly 30% of total export earnings. However, the natural diamond sector has been under pressure since mid-2022, largely due to falling prices… Read More Here

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Glencore Expands Peru Copper Portfolio With Quechua Project Acquisition

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

Glencore Acquires Quechua Copper Project in Peru as Copper Deals Surge Amid Supply Concerns Glencore Plc has acquired a Peruvian copper mining project in what marks the country’s third major copper transaction in less than two weeks, as mining companies move aggressively to increase exposure to a metal widely expected to face long-term supply constraints. The Swiss-based commodities group announced on Tuesday that it is purchasing the Quechua copper project in Peru’s Cusco region from Japan’s Pan Pacific Copper Co. for an undisclosed amount. According to the Peruvian government, the… Read More Here

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Mali Restores Loulo-Gounkoto Mine to Barrick Mining After Settlement

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 Constance

Mali Returns Loulo-Gounkoto Gold Mine to Barrick Mining, Orders Restitution of Three Tons of Gold Mali has restored operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine to Barrick Mining and ordered the return of three tons of gold to the company, following the resolution of a dispute that lasted nearly two years. According to Barrick’s legal representative, the restitution process has already been authorized. The physical return of the gold and the formal handover of the mine will be completed once the remaining legal procedures are officially concluded. The gold, which… Read More Here

International Corporate News Gold

Mali Orders Return of $400 Million Gold Seized From Barrick as Mining Dispute Eases

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 Constance

Malian Court Orders Return of Seized Gold to Barrick, Signaling Thaw in Mining Dispute A Malian court has ordered the return of three metric tons of gold, valued at approximately $400 million, that were seized nearly a year ago from Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex, according to Reuters. The ruling comes amid efforts by Mali’s military-led government, headed by General Assimi Goïta, to stabilize the country’s economy and project a more investor-friendly image as it pursues a proposed five-year presidential mandate against a backdrop of prolonged political instability. The bullion,… Read More Here