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China tightens rare earth export restrictions, adds new materials and equipment

In an effort to strengthen Beijing’s control over global supply chains, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced a new expansion of its export control regime for rare earth elements.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

South Africa Will plan to impose 25% tariff to chrome ore export

SouthAfrica News: Reports started circulating that the South African government, after planning to impose export restrictions, is thinking about a 25% export tax on chrome ore. And, as justification for such a large tax is that it would stop illegal mining an...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

ArcelorMittal may get R8.5bn IDC bid for South Africa unit

South Africa’s top development finance institution is working with financial advisers on a possible bid of about R8.5-billion for control of ArcelorMittal’s business in the country

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Alcoa to shut Kwinana refinery, 220 jobs axed

Aluminium giant Alcoa will permanently shut its Kwinana alumina refinery, delivering another blow to Western Australia’s industrial strip and putting 220 jobs on the line.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Bauxite push in Honnavar forests, Karnataka sparks concern near marine sanctuary

India-based PRB Infraprojects Pvt Ltd has applied for clearances to carry out bauxite exploration across 1,100 acres of forest land in Karnataka’s Honnavar division

Monday, September 29, 2025

MinRes completes Onslow haul road upgrades

Iron-ore producer Mineral Resources (MinRes) has wrapped up upgrades to its Onslow Iron private haul road in Western Australia

Monday, September 29, 2025

India’s Supreme Court approves JSW Steel’s acquisition of Bhushan Power and Steel

The court overturned its previous decision to reject the deal

Monday, September 29, 2025

China's seaborne bauxite trade grows unprecedented levels

Chinese demand for bauxite is restructuring the dry bulk market, with imports of bauxite hitting record levels in 2025.

Sunday, September 28, 2025
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