July 7, 2023

Deep-sea metal rush in doubt as regulatory body meets

Environmental groups expect next week's meeting of the International Seabed Authority to rule out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

July 7, 2023

Indonesia probes possible illegal nickel ore exports to China

Indonesia had stopped exports of the material since the beginning of 2020.

July 6, 2023

EU pushing China to narrow the scope of metal export controls

The EU wants to make sure that export restrictions on the two metals are based on clear security implications and comply with WTO rules.

July 6, 2023

Chile’s lithium model gets conditional nod of approval from UN commission

Chile’s strategy has been well received by some private players including the two incumbents SQM and Albemarle.

July 6, 2023

Argentina mining exploration hits decade high in 2022

The Latin American nation has a total of 161 mining projects underway.

July 6, 2023

Column: Europe adds aluminum to its critical raw materials list

Western European production has been sliding steadily over the last 15 years.

July 6, 2023

Australia’s trade surplus swells as gold and energy exports rise

Thursday’s data showed overseas shipments of non-monetary gold jumped almost 16%.

July 6, 2023

Pentagon has strategic germanium stockpile, but no gallium reserves – spokesperson

China announced export restrictions on the two metals used in semiconductors.

July 6, 2023

UK needs to revive rich mining past to counter China’s minerals grip

The reopening of the South Crofty tin mine in Cornwall is part of a wave of mining activity across England’s southwestern tip.

July 5, 2023

Chile copper production at main mines down in May

Copper output from Escondida fell 21.5% to 83,900 metric tons.