June 5, 2025 Indonesia halts mine near dive hotspot on tourism concern The mine in the Raja Ampat archipelago will be halted while the government investigates its impact on the area.
June 5, 2025 Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.
June 4, 2025 EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.
June 4, 2025 Indonesian nickel miners working to launch local metal exchange in 2026 Since 2020, the government has banned exports of nickel ore to attract investment in smelting.
June 2, 2025 Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5 The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the Ring of Fire.
May 30, 2025 Vale misses deadline for power to expand Brazil nickel complex Brazilian power grid operator denied Vale's request to increase power consumption at its Onca Puma complex.
May 28, 2025 Indonesia sovereign wealth funds, Eramet to create nickel investment platform Eramet is expected to provide technical expertise on mining.
May 27, 2025 CHART: Asian EV battery makers buy 94% of global battery metals EV battery manufacturers based in China, Korea and Japan have almost complete control of the global market, and it’s not changing any time soon.
May 26, 2025 Australia’s minerals stockpile to tackle ‘distorted’ rare earths market The strategic reserve would help mid-tier and small Australian miners by providing loans and reducing financial uncertainty.
May 22, 2025 Nornickel says board recommends no dividends for 2024 The company said the decision was "made in order to maintain financial stability".
ERG signs long-term gallium supply deal with Mitsubishi Kazakhstan, which currently produces no gallium, is set to become the world's second-largest producer. December 20, 2025 | 08:34 am
