May 14, 2025

US establishes new tin supply chain in deal with Rwanda’s Trinity Metals

The move comes as Rwanda seeks to diversify its mineral exports and strengthen trade relations with the US.

May 13, 2025

Earth AI announces high-grade indium find at Kooranjie project in Australia

The company says it is the first mineral explorer to identify indium at ore-grade concentrations within the region.

May 7, 2025

Column: After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa

The United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

April 17, 2025

Blackwater founder and Trump ally strikes mineral security deal with Congo

The initiative aligns with a broader minerals-for-security deal being negotiated between the DRC and the Trump administration.

April 17, 2025

Alphamin cuts 2025 tin guidance amid Congo conflict disruptions

Operations resumed this week at the Bisie mine, which accounts for about 6% of global tin supply.

April 16, 2025

Indonesia hikes mining royalties to fund Prabowo policies

According to a government document, a flat levy of 10% on nickel ore production will be replaced with taxes varying from 14% to 19%.

April 9, 2025

Alphamin to resume Congo tin mine, shares rally

Alphamin said the insurgents have now withdrawn eastward, and the company will initiate a phased resumption of operations.

April 8, 2025

US envoy sees Alphamin reopening Congo tin mine as rebels depart

Alphamin halted mining last month at its Bisie mine to protect its employees as M23 rebels neared the site.

April 4, 2025

Malaysia Smelting warns of disrupted tin output after gas blast

The flagship Port Klang smelter can produce 60,000 tonnes of tin metal a year, according to the company.

April 3, 2025

Myanmar’s tin-rich Wa State delays mining resumption meeting after earthquake

A tin trader said it was difficult to predict when operations could resume.