December 8, 2025

Indonesia fines dozens of palm oil, mining companies $2.3B for operating in forest areas

President Prabowo Subianto's forestry task force has seized more than 5,300 hectares of mining operations.

December 2, 2025

Tin market deficit to tighten — report

Fitch Solutions’ BMI has raised its tin price forecast for 2026 to $35,000/tonne from $32,000/tonne.

November 26, 2025

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

International Rights Advocates has previously sued Tesla, Apple and other tech firms over cobalt sourcing.

November 24, 2025

Toxic mines put Southeast Asia’s rivers, people at risk, study says

Across mainland Southeast Asia, more than 2,400 mines could be releasing deadly chemicals such as cyanide and mercury into river water, a report says.

November 20, 2025

Malaysia suspends rare earth, tin mining operations after river water turns blue

Initial investigations found discharges at the rare earths mining site, operated by MCRE Resources.

November 17, 2025

Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east

The extension adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten.

November 7, 2025

Tungsten West produces first trial concentrate at Hemerdon mine in UK

Hemerdon, formerly known as Drakelands mine, has a history of mining activity dating back to 1918.

November 4, 2025

Canadian federal budget promises billions for mining

Canada’s Liberal government plans to form a C$2 billion sovereign fund for critical minerals.

October 15, 2025

Indonesia president sees country’s tin output back to normal in 2026

The world's second largest producer should see tin output return to normal in 2026, President Subianto said on Wednesday.

October 15, 2025

Indonesian tin miner eyes mining asset in Canada

Arsari Tambang says it will take advantage of an economic partnership deal signed with Canada last month to invest in a mining asset there.