Türkiye’s exports to Gulf countries fell by an average of 40% in the first 13 days following the outbreak of the Iran conflict on Feb. 28, as disrupted transport routes and surging costs slowed trade activity, a sector head reported.

Pilbara Ports has continued its strong run of export performance, delivering 55.9 million tonnes (Mt) of throughput in February 2026

Funds will also support continued work on a mixed rare earth carbonate demonstration plant, further drilling and resource definition, environmental approvals and general working capital.

Disruptions in fuel supplies and maritime operations, amid the escalation in the Middle East, have begun to affect companies

Driven by surging raw material prices and geopolitical factors, the current ferroboron market is characterized by tight supply and high-price operation.

China, Australia and Indonesia were the three largest suppliers of South Korea's imported alumina last year

Guinea’s bauxite exports jumped 25% in 2025, with more than 70% shipped to China.

Aluminium Bahrain, known as Alba, said on Sunday it had initiated a shutdown of three aluminum smelting lines accounting for 19%