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.
October 6, 2025 Indonesia hands over six seized tin smelters to state miner Among the assets seized was PT Refined Bangka Tin, once one of the largest private players in the sector.
October 5, 2025 Column: Tin breaks higher as Indonesia cracks down on illegal miners The tin market is once again bubbling on supply chain trouble, this time in Indonesia.
September 30, 2025 Cornish Metals pegs South Crofty tin mine value at $235M Updated PEA shows a 14-year mine life, averaging 4,700 tonnes annually from years 2-6, with first production by 2028.
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
