Brazil broke its previous record of approximately 390 million tons set in 2018, setting a new annual export record.

India's crude steel production has been provisionall estimated at 14.147 million mt in December 2025

“The initial focus on antimony, gallium and rare earths will provide greater certainty for Australian projects, help attract further investment and assist the sector in managing potential future market disruptions.”

A combination of the two companies’ copper divisions would create an industry behemoth, able to draw on the experience, expertise and resources of both organisations.

Kazakhstan is considering the creation of a large-scale industrial park valued at $15 billion

Australia will prioritise antimony, gallium and rare earth elements as part of its A$1.2-billion strategic reserve

The calcium metal market is experiencing a strong upward trend

China alone is projected to account for 47 per cent of this growth, CRU data shows