In January 2026, the total import volume of boric acid into China reached 25,086.808 tons

Russia proposed cooperation with West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, on nuclear power development

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.

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%

The US Department of Energy (DOE) plans to provide up to $500 million in funding to expand domestic critical minerals processing