April 10, 2024 Eramet reaches agreement to continue SLN’s New Caledonia operations Its nickel subsidiary SLN is locked in a dispute with local authorities over financial guarantees.
April 9, 2024 Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant.
April 8, 2024 Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.
April 8, 2024 EU commissioner says FTA with Australia would help minerals push Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods.
April 7, 2024 Andrew Forrest urges China to demand greener nickel The chairman of Fortescue Metals said electric vehicle manufacturers should be wary of Indonesian nickel.
April 5, 2024 Big 5 diversified mining companies are having a rough 2024 World’s 50 biggest miners had a combined market capitalization of just under $1.4 trillion, with losses at the very top offsetting a banner quarter for gold and copper stocks.
April 5, 2024 EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.
April 4, 2024 Brazilian court suspends Vale’s Onca Puma mine operating licence again Brazil's Para state won an appeal overturning a previous court ruling that had given back operating licences.
April 3, 2024 Mining for EV metals threatens gorillas and chimpanzees in Africa Nearly 180,000 great apes in Africa are under threat as mining activities drive deforestation, according to a study published on Wednesday in Science Advances.
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