August 9, 2023 Investor that took on Exxon targets deals in critical minerals Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.
August 8, 2023 An inconvenient truth… there’s not enough critical metals to reach net zero Data from the US Geological Survey suggests global copper reserves will fall short by 80%, global nickel reserves by 90%, and cobalt by around 96%.
August 8, 2023 Charted: America’s import reliance of critical minerals The US is 100% reliant on imports for at least 12 key minerals deemed critical by the government.
August 7, 2023 Australia’s Nickel Industries to seek shareholder nod for $620m share placement The nickel producer entered a share-sale deal in June to issue about 20% of its shares to PT Danusa Tambang Nusantara.
August 7, 2023 Sumitomo Metal lifts FY profit forecast on higher gold prices, weak yen Net profit is now forecast at $373 million for the year to March 31, 2024, up from May guidance of $290 million.
August 4, 2023 Freeport Indonesia secures copper export permit, plans to contest new export duty Company has obtained a license to ship copper concentrate from its Indonesian operation until May 2024.
August 4, 2023 Vale Indonesia plans to divest 14% stake – minister The shares will be sold to MIND ID, Indonesia's state mining holding company.
August 3, 2023 Jokowi’s EV ambition takes a step forward with cathode factory Aneka Tambang, Indonesia Battery Corporation and a consortium led by LG are building the facility as part of a $9.8 billion “grand package” to build battery production onshore.
August 3, 2023 China nickel producers look to London exchange in dash for profit Chinese companies likely to apply to the LME include Tsingshan Group, China's largest nickel producer.
August 3, 2023 Metals traders are leaving hedge funds as markets disappoint Despite the personnel moves, there aren’t yet signs of permanent retrenchment among hedge funds in metals.
Silver price: Here’s what to watch for after wild ride past $80 Surging investor interest in China has been a key driver of silver prices in recent days. December 30, 2025 | 08:59 am
