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Relevant Events

12 events
May 2025

Ownership Change for Platinum in United Kingdom

Ownership Change United Kingdom Platinum

Anglo American plc completed a demerger with Anglo American Platinum Ltd., forming Valterra Platinum Ltd., potentially affecting the supply chain and market dynamics for platinum-group metals.

11 May 2022

Other for Chromium in United Kingdom

Other United Kingdom Chromium

AMG Superalloys UK Ltd. renamed itself AMG Chrome Ltd.; the change did not affect existing contracts.

6 Apr 2018

Regulatory Change for Aluminum in United Kingdom

Regulatory Change United Kingdom Aluminum

The London Metal Exchange suspended listing of Rusal‑produced aluminum on its warrants following U.S. sanctions.

1 Jan 2018

Mine Closure for Gallium in United Kingdom

Mine Closure United Kingdom Gallium

The United Kingdom ceased high‑purity refined gallium production in 2018, cutting a key source of refined material.

1 Jan 2018

Processing Closure for Gallium in United Kingdom

Processing Closure United Kingdom Gallium

United Kingdom ceased high‑purity refined gallium production in 2018, reducing global supply.

16 Oct 2014

Mine Expansion for Fluorspar in United Kingdom

Mine Expansion United Kingdom Fluorspar

The Peak District National Park Authority granted British Fluorspar Ltd. permission to continue mining at the Milldam Mine until 2028 and approved an expansion to increase annual production to 150,000 t from the current 65,000 t.

1 Jan 2013

Mine Restart for Fluorspar in United Kingdom

Mine Restart United Kingdom Fluorspar

The UK’s sole fluorspar producer announced it would resume production early 2013, restoring market supply.

1 Jan 2013

Ownership Change for Gallium in United Kingdom

Ownership Change United Kingdom Gallium

IQE plc completed the acquisition of Kopin Wireless’s epiwafer manufacturing division, consolidating its position in the gallium compound supply chain.

2013

Mine Restart for Fluorspar in United Kingdom

Mine Restart United Kingdom Fluorspar

British Fluorspar planned to restart Glebe Mines operations in early 2013, resuming acid‑grade fluorspar production.

31 Dec 2012

Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in United Kingdom

Processing Shutdown United Kingdom Aluminum

A UK smelter ceased production in late 2012 owing to price decline and power cost increases.

May 2012

Ownership Change for Fluorspar in United Kingdom

Ownership Change United Kingdom Fluorspar

British Fluorspar Ltd. acquired the assets and facilities of Glebe Mines Ltd., taking ownership of the sole UK fluorspar producer.

29 Mar 2012

Mine Closure for Aluminum in United Kingdom

Mine Closure United Kingdom Aluminum

Rio Tinto’s Lynemouth smelter permanently closed, citing high power costs and emerging regulatory requirements.

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