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.
April 3, 2024 SEC: Tesla can’t dodge activist shareholder proposal on deep-sea mining The proposal, filed by As You Sow, asked the US automaker to commit to a deep-sea mining moratorium.
April 3, 2024 US, EU set to miss critical minerals agreement this week The two allies have been trying to conclude an agreement for many months now but have repeatedly failed to do so.
April 3, 2024 Vale divestment in Indonesian nickel unit expected to finish in July The transaction is required by the government to extend Vale Indonesia's operating permit beyond 2025.
April 2, 2024 Shanghai exchange to work on nickel futures internationalization The Shanghai exchange will look to take advantage of restructuring in the global nickel pricing system, its deputy general manager said.
April 1, 2024 Indonesian coal miner Harum Energy buys stake in nickel plant The miner acquired 51% of PT Blue Sparking Energy by converting part of a loan to the company into equity.
April 1, 2024 Vale Indonesia targets 2024 output of about 70,800 metric tons nickel in matte Meanwhile, it is still awaiting a new special mining permit for its operations beyond 2025.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
