December 17, 2024

Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo

Apple's statement came in response to a criminal complaint filed earlier in the day against the company in France and Belgium.

December 17, 2024

Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals

International lawyers said that Apple uses minerals pillaged from Congo and laundered through international supply chains.

November 29, 2024

Indonesia to review compliance in move that could affect mine output

Indonesia said it will check miners' compliance with environmental rules and "re-examine" production quotas for those found to be in breach.

November 29, 2024

Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap

As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.

November 26, 2024

Minsur to sell Brazil tin mine to China’s CNMC

CNMC will pay about $340 million for the Taboca tin mine.

November 18, 2024

Abu Dhabi’s IRH explores investing in Alphamin’s Congo tin mines

Alphamin’s tin projects are in North Kivu province, which has been wracked by conflict for three decades.

November 15, 2024

Solidcore completes acquisition of 55% share in Kazakhstan tin deposit

Solidcore said in October it agreed to buy a share in Syrymbet deposit from Lancaster Group.

November 4, 2024

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

October 31, 2024

Solidcore to buy 55% stake in Kazakhstan’s Syrymbet tin deposit for $82.5m

The company said it aims to secure board approval for construction in 2025.

October 24, 2024

UK critical mineral importers to get financial support in budget

Part of a broader effort to bolster British industries and reduce their reliance on China.