Australia will join around 20 nations in Washington this week for a rare earths and critical minerals summit aimed at strengthening cooperation on supply chains for Western economies.

Australia-listed Alpha HPA has successfully completed a fully underwritten A$225-million equity raising to support the construction and commercialisation of Stage 2 of its HPA First project.

Rio Tinto and Chalco have entered into a definitive agreement with Votorantim to acquire its 68.596% shareholding in CBA

Recent market demand has remained generally subdued

Algeria has transported the first shipment of iron ore extracted from the Gara Djebilet mine in Tindouf Province

The measure is aimed at reducing dependence on imports of these products

GMC to establish US$450m manganese refinery at Nsuta

Largest bulk carrier docks at port Takoradi of Ghana