September 20, 2023 Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.
September 20, 2023 Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.
September 20, 2023 Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand.
September 19, 2023 Indonesia will not approve any new mining quotas for 2023 A new mining quota application system will be available to nickel miners from October and applications can be filed from November.
September 19, 2023 Iron ore price extends decline as concerns over Chinese property market persist Higher domestic supply also weighed on the key steelmaking ingredient.
September 19, 2023 The mission to create Europe’s battery hub, whatever the cost In just a few years, Hungary is projected to become the fourth-largest producer of batteries globally.
September 19, 2023 Rio Tinto CEO says Chinese steel demand is close to peaking China’s appetite for iron ore has picked up in recent months.
September 18, 2023 China’s copper industry is struggling when it should be booming Buyers lack conviction and the view from the factory floor remains cautious as margins are suppressed and profits wither.
September 18, 2023 Indian, Canadian officials discuss critical mineral mining cooperation Talks were held amid tense diplomatic relations between the two countries.
September 18, 2023 Poland proposes ban on Russian diamonds, LPG in new sanctions package The Polish proposal will now be considered by the European Commission.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
