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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Features of the week

Egypt Strengthens Industrial Ambitions with Major Aluminium Smelter Project

Trafigura and Egyptalum plan a major expansion to boost aluminium production and support industrial growth Cairo, Egypt, 8 May 2026 - Global commodities company Trafigura has signed a strategic agreement with Egyptalum to develop a new aluminium smelter complex in...

Lithosquare Secures $25 Million to Accelerate AI-Driven Mineral Discovery

New funding highlights rising demand for critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, clean energy, and advanced technologies London, United Kingdom, 6 May 2026 – Mining technology startup Lithosquare has raised $25 million in fresh funding to expand its AI-powered mineral...

Nova Minerals Eyes America as Strategic Market Shift Gains Momentum

Mining company moves closer to a US-based future to align investors, assets, and growth opportunities Melbourne, Australia, 22 April 2026 – Nova Minerals is taking major steps toward a United States-focused market strategy as it looks to strengthen its position...

Turner Mining Group Secures 150 Million Dollars to Power Expansion

New financing deal supports fleet growth and faster project execution across North America California, United States, 16 April 2026 – Turner Mining Group is accelerating its growth plans after securing a financing facility of up to 150 million dollars. The...

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As the mining and metals sectors seek new ways to finance expansion

Mining and metals operations have long served as engines for economic growth, supplying the raw materials that feed infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and national security. Yet, the sector continues to face a familiar challenge: securing capital for large-scale projects, particularly...

Geopolitical Risks and Central Bank Buying Remain Key Drivers for Gold

Summary Escalating global geopolitical risks and strong central bank gold purchases have been key drivers that have helped to push the world gold price to new record highs during 2025, with gold prices have surged above the USD 4,000 threshold....

Structural support, cyclical swings: The global metals outlook in 2026

Oxford Economics The global metals and mining outlook through 2026 will be defined less by smooth price trends than by the interaction of investor behaviour, government policy, and China’s evolving role as both a demand anchor and a supply disciplinarian....

From Extraction to Transformation: How Responsible Mining Is Shaping Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Future

When the world’s automakers and tech giants talk about the future, their conversations increasingly turn to the ground beneath our feet. Lithium, copper, rare earths—these are the unsung heroes of the green and digital revolutions. As demand accelerates, the...