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Recent trade policy shifts in the U.S. regarding secondary aluminum imports have caused premiums to spike by 5% in the Midwest market over the past 10 days.

Lithium carbonate prices remain depressed at approximately $12,500/tonne. Major producers in Australia and Chile have announced output adjustments to manage oversupply.

Copper prices on the LME fluctuated around $8,950/tonne this week as exchange stockpiles in Shanghai rose by 8%, indicating soft near-term demand from the construction sector.

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Review of the lithium carbonate market and recent exploration permitting approvals in Western Australia and Nevada.

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Evaluation of lithium carbonate price trends amid softened EV battery demand in major markets.

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Evaluation of gold price performance as it approaches $2,550/oz, influenced by global central bank acquisition strategies and geopolitical risk premiums.

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Lithium carbonate prices remained flat at $13,500/tonne, while new exploration permits in Western Australia show a 5% increase in activity for July 2026.

LME copper stocks fell to their lowest levels since Q1 2026, dropping 8% over the past 14 days due to supply disruptions in South American mining operations.

In May 2026, South Africa's mining production fell by 5.4% year-on-year, with significant declines in iron ore (12.7%), coal (6.1%), and platinum group metals (4.4%).

Aris Mining Corporation announced a 31% increase in gold production for the first half of 2026, totaling 148,000 ounces, with Q2 2026 production at 73,700 ounces.

On July 28, 2026, lithium prices fell to 145,500 CNY per ton, a 0.68% decrease from the previous day, yet maintaining a 98.91% increase compared to the same period last year.

Copper prices reached $6.33 per pound on July 27, 2026, reflecting a 0.4% daily increase and a 13% year-over-year gain.

As of July 27, 2026, gold prices have risen to $4,094.30 per troy ounce, marking a 1.05% increase from the previous day and a 23.5% year-over-year gain.

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A summary of recent mining exploration permit approvals and legislative updates impacting junior miners in key jurisdictions.