November 12, 2023 Trafigura’s copper uber-bull departs as metals drama drags on Kostas Bintas was demoted in a management reshuffle in September.
November 10, 2023 Graphic: Surpluses on the horizon, but output cuts to help buoy nickel price Sizeable output cuts will help shore up nickel prices, which are likely to have reached a bottom after a year-long slide.
November 10, 2023 Vale to sell 14% stake in Indonesia unit Vale’s current operation permit in Indonesia expires at the end of 2025 and divesting its shares is necessary to have it renewed.
November 8, 2023 The Metals Company returns to seafloor test mining site to assess ecosystem TMC is sending a team back to NORI-D, the site of last year’s work, as it continues its environmental studies in preparation for commercial mining.
November 7, 2023 What green energy transition? Half of mining still exploring for gold New study shows a $1.1 billion drop in gold exploration budgets this year as juniors struggle to raise capital, but the precious metal still accounts for 46% of the total.
November 6, 2023 Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.
November 6, 2023 Indonesia approves 38 of 84 requests for 2023 mining quota revision Miners had faced delays in obtaining revisions due to an ongoing investigation into illegal nickel mining.
November 3, 2023 Antofagasta’s Twin Metals appeals dismissed lawsuit over Minnesota copper-nickel project Company said it has spent more than 13 years in northeast Minnesota conducting extensive environmental, engineering, exploration, hydrogeological and community engagement work.
November 3, 2023 Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia, continues to attract investment.
November 2, 2023 Bears bet big that nickel can close the product gap Fund players have lifted their bets on lower prices to levels last seen in 2019.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am