July 11, 2023 IEA says critical minerals supply could pull close to demand by 2030 Investment in critical mineral mining surged 30% in 2022.
July 11, 2023 Deep-sea mining could hurt $5.5bn tuna industry, study claims Scientists say climate change would likely change tuna's migration patterns, leading them to areas targeted by deep-sea miners.
July 9, 2023 European firms look for footing in China-US spat, French execs say Eramet's CEO said China's show of force over the supply chain for key metals shouldn't come as a surprise.
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 Pure-play nickel company Lifezone Metals rises on NYSE debut The company's flagship project is the exploration-stage Kabanga in Tanzania.
July 6, 2023 Horizonte Minerals receives mining approval for Araguaia nickel project The mine is on track for first production in early 2024.
July 5, 2023 McKinsey adds to warnings of clean energy metals shortages The number of the approximately 500 cobalt, copper, lithium and nickel mines operating today will need to increase by as much as 76%, it says.
July 5, 2023 Ardea Resources inks agreement with Japanese firms for nickel-cobalt project feasibility The consortium comprises Sumitomo Metal Mining, Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui & Co Ltd.
July 5, 2023 Wyloo looks for more nickel deals as it seals Mincor buy Wyloo has breached the 90% holding in Mincor for compulsory acquisition and the takeover is expected to be sealed in the coming weeks.
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am