May 8, 2024 Where the world’s aluminum is smelted, by country This infographic shows estimated aluminum smelter production by country in 2023, based on data from the USGS.
May 8, 2024 Democrats call for probe into foreign mining on public lands The group wants to know how closely the federal government tracks exports of minerals extracted from public lands.
May 8, 2024 China’s 2024 iron ore imports similar to last year – Vale Imports by China, the world's biggest buyer, in 2024 are expected to be around 1.17 to 1.18 billion metric tons.
May 8, 2024 Critical minerals targeted as Australia boosts resource hunt Australia will spend A$566 million ($373 million) over the coming decade to map out resource deposits.
May 8, 2024 China issues draft rules to regulate booming lithium battery expansion The rules would guide lithium battery firms to reduce manufacturing projects that 'purely' expand production capacity.
May 8, 2024 Indonesia says nickel reserves enough for expansion, despite moratorium call Indonesia's high-grade nickel reserves is estimated to last until 2035, while its low-grade nickel until at least 2069.
May 7, 2024 Column: LME checks Russian aluminum play but is it game over? The London Metal Exchange's warning shot to those looking to game the new sanctions on Russian aluminum appears to have worked.
May 7, 2024 Copper price touches $10,000 again as Goldman sees ‘stockout’ risk Goldman raised its year-end price target to $12,000 a ton, from $10,000 previously.
May 7, 2024 China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in April China held 72.8 million ounces of gold at the end of April, up from 72.74 million ounces a month before.
May 7, 2024 BHP insists Anglo American’s South African assets must go in any takeover BHP sees advantages for South Africa in a distribution of Anglo American stakes in Amplats (78.6%) and kumba Iron Ore (69.7%).
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
