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Mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo with industrial equipment extracting cobalt

New Congo deal strengthens China’s hold on cobalt supply

2 April 2026 Molly Gilmore China, Mining, Supply Chain 6 min read

China has signed a new mining agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo, adding to its... Read more

Industrial facility processing critical minerals for US clean energy supply chains

Critical minerals processing gets $500M US boost

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Critical Minerals, Energy, USA 5 min read

The US is investing $500 million to expand domestic critical minerals processing, aiming to reduce reliance... Read more

Mining site in Brazil linked to US critical minerals supply chain agreements

Brazil’s US mineral ties deepen amid internal concerns

2 April 20262 April 2026 Molly Gilmore Brazil, Critical Minerals, US 6 min read

Brazilian states are forming strategic agreements with US partners to develop critical minerals supply chains, signaling... Read more

Automated mining site with autonomous trucks and advanced manufacturing systems in operation

Listicles Mining

8 manufacturing automation projects leading the way in 2026

24 March 202624 March 2026 Molly Gilmore manufacturing automation, mining automation, Technology 6 min read

Manufacturing automation is rapidly redefining operations across the mining and minerals sector in 2026. As companies... Read more

Construction machinery and earthworks heavy equipment for excavation at quarry

Canadian miner strikes rare earths in Botswana amid US-China supply race

27 February 202627 February 2026 Molly Gilmore Canada, Lithium, Minerals 5 min read

A Canadian exploration company has identified all 15 rare earth elements, alongside copper, cobalt and nickel,... Read more