January 5, 2026

Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, Fitch forecasts

Country Risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.  

January 5, 2026

Venezuela’s oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure

A 2018 report estimated coal reserves of roughly 3 billion metric tons and 407,885 metric tons of nickel reserves.

January 4, 2026

Indonesia tightens grip on resources with Switzerland-sized land grab

Indonesia is the world’s top exporter of coal and palm oil, the biggest nickel producer and a leading source of copper and tin.

January 2, 2026

Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.

January 2, 2026

Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan

All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry.

January 2, 2026

Nickel Industries says South Korea’s Sphere to buy 10% stake in Indonesian project

The South Korean materials manufacturer will acquire the stake from Hong Kong-based Decent Resource.

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 30, 2025

Nickel price hits nine-month high as Indonesia plans to cut output

Nickel is still among this year’s weaker performers on the London Metal Exchange.

December 30, 2025

Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices

Indonesia is the world's top exporter of thermal coal and nickel products.

December 30, 2025

ISA rules leave seabed mining stuck without benefit sharing

Legal experts say deep-sea mining cannot start until the ISA agrees how profits from the global seabed would be shared.