South Korea, Kazakhstan sign minerals deals as Seoul moves to diversify supply chain
Stable supply of critical minerals is considered crucial, as South Korea lacks natural resources.
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Indonesia nickel firm in talks with Glencore ahead of 2025 listing
The company is in talks to secure a stake sale to Glencore ahead of the listing as Ceria sets out to build an $8 billion nickel complex.
Gold rush to endure through 2024, though $3,000 mark may prove elusive
Spot gold is trading around $2,300 per ounce after hitting a record $2,449.89 on May 20.
MMG to invest $700 million to double copper output at Botswana mine
MMG announced in March that it had completed a deal to buy Canada-based Cuprous Capital, the parent company of Khoemacau mine.
New aluminum, nickel superalloy promises 100% hydrogen combustion engines
Known as a ‘complex concentrated alloy,’ the new aluminum and nickel alloy targets high-temperature applications.
BHP, Spence mine workers reach initial wage deal
Union members have until Friday to vote on the preliminary wage deal agreed on the fifth day of government-mediated talks.
Forget copper and gold as steel-making raw material outperforms
Prices of 44% grade manganese ore have almost doubled since the start of the year, beating gains of 15% in copper, 12% in gold and almost 30% in tin.
Green Battery, Volt Carbon to jointly develop Quebec graphite project
The two aim to produce the key commodity used in lithium-ion batteries and processing it without needing water, chemicals or reagents.
Gold rush grips Asia despite near-record prices
Retail investors have been pouring money into the safe-haven asset, with the metal finding increased acceptance among younger buyers.
