September 23, 2025

Indonesia suspends 190 mining permits, state media reports

President Prabowo Subianto has vowed to crack down on the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including in the mining sector.

September 22, 2025

Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners

The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.

September 18, 2025

China cuts subsidy for state firms buying Russian copper, nickel

The withdrawal of the subsidy is unlikely to substantially impact Russia’s massive metal flows, analyst says.

September 18, 2025

Cobalt’s EV battery comeback as prices nearly double

The size of the electric vehicle battery cobalt market in August jumped to the highest since December 2022.

September 12, 2025

Indonesia cites lack of forestry permits in land seizures from nickel miners

President Prabowo Subianto said last week that more than 1,000 illegal mining operations were identified.

September 12, 2025

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund excludes Eramet from portfolio on ethics grounds

The fund held a 0.44% stake in Eramet worth $6.8 million as of June 30.

September 12, 2025

Nickel price gains after Indonesia seizes part of giant mine

A government task force took control on Thursday of about 148 hectares of the operation owned by PT Weda Bay Nickel.

September 12, 2025

MMG’s $500M nickel deal with Anglo American faces EU doubts 

The miner confirmed that EU antitrust officials raised concerns about its Chinese ownership but is confident the deal will clear.

September 11, 2025

Ontario invests $45M for Ring of Fire road access

Minister Greg Rickford announced investment to kick-start construction of the “corridor to prosperity.”

September 11, 2025

From the ground to the rule book: Mining’s new regulatory era

The lesson is clear: in modern mining, geology opens the door, but regulation decides who walks in.