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DRC Probes Copper and Cobalt Revenues Amid Questions Over Capturing Mining Value
The Democratic Republic of Congo stands at the center of the global copper and cobalt supply chain, yet a critical imbalance persists: record-breaking production has not…
Adani Copper Smelter Challenges: What’s Slowing India’s Ambition to Scale Global Copper Supply?
The difficulties surrounding the Adani copper smelter highlight a broader truth about the global copper industry: while demand narratives tied to electrification and infrastructure growth are…
China’s Mining Consolidation Versus the West’s Buildout: A Capital-Driven Split in Critical Raw Materials
Chinese-listed miners are increasingly prioritizing acquisitions of producing assets to lock in near-term cash flow and control, while Western peers remain focused on financing and advancing…
EQ Resources keeps investing in Spain as it anchors its Western-aligned tungsten supply strategy
EQ Resources’ March 2026 quarterly update confirms continued investment in its Spanish tungsten operation, underscoring a long-term plan to build a Western-aligned critical minerals supply chain…
Critical Metals Consolidates Rare Earth Strategy With $835 Million European Lithium Acquisition, Strengthening Greenland Supply Position
Critical Metals has taken a major step in reshaping the global rare earth supply chain, agreeing to acquire European Lithium in a transaction valued at roughly…
Why Germany’s Capital Markets Lag in Global Mining Finance: Deutsche Börse’s Limited Role in Critical Raw Materials
Despite being Europe’s industrial powerhouse, Germany plays only a minor and indirect role in global mining finance. Recent corporate activity linked to Deutsche Börse highlights a…
London’s Big Miners Shift Toward Capital Discipline, Tier-1 Projects and Cash Returns
London-listed miners are moving away from expansion-at-all-costs toward tighter capital control, prioritizing long-life Tier-1 assets and returning more cash to shareholders as commodity demand shifts with…
Europe’s Critical Minerals Playbook Evolves: Consolidation Meets Capital Raising
European miners are reshaping their growth strategy by merging projects into larger platforms while also tapping equity markets to fund development. The shift reflects both the…
EU-Backed €50M Equity Plan Targets Greenland’s Malmbjerg Molybdenum Project
Greenland Resources is seeking a €50 million equity investment, supported in part through European Union funding programs, to advance its Malmbjerg molybdenum project. The company says…
Toronto’s Mining Finance Boom Fuels Exploration—But the Downstream Value Gap Persists
Toronto’s TSX and TSX Venture markets are again drawing heavy equity capital into drilling and early-stage studies, reinforcing Canada’s role as the world’s hub for exploration…