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.
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
